The U.S. Navy has set five energy targets to cut its reliance
on fossil fuels, and biofuels are a major component of
meeting four of those five goals. The Navy has formed a
partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
to develop the advanced biofuels needed by the fleet.
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)
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
Today’s challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while meeting the country’s steadily rising demand for electricity make it essential for legislatures and public utility commissions to shift their focus toward mechanisms that make demand reduction as profitable for utilities as increasing supply. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
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)
