In the third annual tally of cities with the most Energy
Star-certified buildings, Los Angeles remained
atop
the
list with 510 buildings. The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) also cited Washington, D.C. and San Francisco
as leaders.
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)
In 2007, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 7% of total U.S. energy consumption and 9.4% of electricity generation. (Source: EIA)
55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
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.
