U.S. utilities increased their spending on energy efficiency
programs by 43% in 2009, reaching $5.3 billion, according to
a new report from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency.
Spending increased the most in the Southeast and South
Central states, most notably in Kentucky, Maryland, and
Tennessee.
In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
In 2007, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 7% of total U.S. energy consumption and 9.4% of electricity generation. (Source: EIA)
55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
Estimated energy demand is charted to grow by almost 50% in the next 20 years.
