(Boston, Mass. – Sept. 24, 2009) – EPA’s Climate Leaders program announced that Raytheon Company, headquartered in Waltham, Mass., was one of three industry partners recognized recently for meeting their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals
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.
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)
Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
