As part of stringent new fuel economy standards, the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued the
first-ever federal rules that establish greenhouse gas (GHG)
standards for all new cars and light trucks sold in the country.
Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
Estimated energy demand is charted to grow by almost 50% in the next 20 years.
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)
