New investment in global clean energy reached a record $243
billion in 2010, driven by clean energy spending in China and
by expansion of offshore wind and installations of rooftop
photovoltaics in Europe, according to Bloomberg New Energy
Finance.
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)
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)
55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
