Gwinnett County, Georgia, is taking some of the grossest
stuff on Earth and turning it into some of the greenest stuff
on Earth. The county's unique "Gas to Energy"
system will turn gases from digesting biosolids, fats, oils,
greases, and other high-strength industrial wastes into
energy.
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, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
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)
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)
