(New York, N.Y.) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Suffolk County, New York has joined EPA’s Top 50 list of the largest green power purchasers in the country
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)
55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
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)
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)
