A unique collaboration between DOE's National Renewable
Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Russian scientists has
developed the Ultra-Accelerated Weathering System (UAWS),
which simulates the harmful effects of decades of sun
damage on outdoor products like coatings and paints in just a
matter of months.
Estimated energy demand is charted to grow by almost 50% in the next 20 years.
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)
Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (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)
