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U.S. Primary Energy Consumption by Source and Sector, 2008

U.S. Primary Energy Production by Energy Source, 2008

Energy Production by Energy Source
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  • Most of the energy consumed in the United States comes from fossil fuels — petroleum, coal, and natural gas, with crude oil-based petroleum products as the dominant source of energy.
  • Renewable energy resources supply a relatively small but steady portion, about 7% of U.S. total energy consumption.
  • In the late 1950s, nuclear fuel began to be used to generate electricity, and in recent years has surpassed renewable energy sources.
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