DOE Announces $8.5 Million for Solar Energy Grid Integration
DOE has announced $8.5 million in awards through DOE's
Sandia National Laboratories to help advance solar energy
deployment and grid reliability.
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Fossil fuels provide more than 85% of all the energy consumed in the US, nearly two-thirds of our electricity, and virtually all of our transportation fuels. (Source: DOE)
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In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
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In 2007, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 7% of total U.S. energy consumption and 9.4% of electricity generation. (Source: EIA)
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Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
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Estimated energy demand is charted to grow by almost 50% in the next 20 years.
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