As the debate over energy policy – most certainly including the consideration of a cap-and-trade regulatory scheme – proceeds, it pays to keep in mind exactly where the U.S. gets its energy. That is, from what energy sources?
According to the Energy Information Administration, primary energy use in 2007 broke down as follows:
• 39% from petroleum,
• 24% from natural gas,
• 23% from coal,
• 8% from nuclear power,
• 7% from renewables.
By the way, when looking at solar and wind within the renewables category, solar power accounted for 0.07% of U.S. energy usage in 2007, and wind for 0.35%.
Raymond J. Keating
Chief Economist
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
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