DOE Recognizes Midwest Industrial Efficiency Leaders
DOE recognizes 11 "Save Energy Now" winners for saving
industrial energy in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Crude oil, taxes, refining, distribution and marking are the four main components that make up the retail price of a gallon of gasoline. (Source: EIA)
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
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)
55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
In 2007, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 7% of total U.S. energy consumption and 9.4% of electricity generation. (Source: EIA)
