As much as 20% of the power connected to the grid in 2024
could be supplied by wind, according to a new study by DOE's
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The analysis
of the Eastern Interconnection concludes that 20% wind
power is feasible, but it would require transmission upgrades.
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)
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)
Estimated energy demand is charted to grow by almost 50% in the next 20 years.
