Secretary Steven Chu announced that 22 advanced water
power projects will receive up to $14.6 million in funding to
advance the commercial viability, market acceptance, and
environmental performance for new marine and hydrokinetic
technologies as well as conventional hydropower plants.
Appliances account for roughly 65% of electricity consumption in the average American household (2001), with refrigerators and lighting making up the largest categories. (Source: EIA)
In 2007, about 58% of the petroleum consumed in the U.S. was imported from foreign countries--primarily Canada, Saudia Arabia, Venezuela, Mexico and Nigeria. (Source: EIA)
Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
In 2007, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 7% of total U.S. energy consumption and 9.4% of electricity generation. (Source: EIA)
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
