Energy Use Basics
We use a lot of energy in our homes, in businesses, in industry, and for personal travel and transporting goods.
In Commercial Buildings
How do commercial buildings — like offices, hospitals, schools, places of worship, warehouses, hotels, barber shops, libraries, shopping malls — use energy?
For Transportation
All together, we drive our cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses about 3 trillion miles per year. Combined, gasoline and diesel make up 84% of all of the energy used for transportation.
In Homes
What uses more energy in our homes — heating, cooling, lighting, or powering electronics like TVs, computers, and MP3 players? And, do houses in the United States use more electricity or natural gas?
In Industry
More energy is consumed for industry and manufacturing than for any other purpose. What industries use more energy — refining, chemical, paper, or metal industries?
Saving Energy
What can I do to save energy? What is the difference between energy conservation and energy efficiency?