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United States Energy: Consumption & Production Trends Explained
THE UNITED STATES USES A MIX OF ENERGY SOURCES
Energy sources are measured in different physical units: liquid fuels in barrels or gallons, natural gas in cubic feet, coal in short tons, and electricity in kilowatts and kilowatthours. In the United States, British thermal units (Btu), a measure of heat energy, is commonly used for comparing different types of energy to each other. In 2022, total U.S. primary energy consumption was equal to 100.41 quadrillion Btu.
The United States uses and produces many different types and sources of energy, which can be grouped into general categories such as primary and secondary, renewable, and fossil fuels. Primary energy sources include fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), nuclear energy, and renewable sources of energy. Electricity is a secondary energy source that is generated (produced) from primary energy sources.
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The Business Review | October 2023
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