U.S. Energy Sources, 2006–2012
Here’s a breakdown of the sources of energy in the United States for years 2006, 2009–2012:
2012
- Oil 35%
- Natural gas 25%
- Coal 20%
- Nuclear 8%
- Renewable Energy 9%
2011
- Oil 36%
- Natural gas 25%
- Coal 20%
- Nuclear 8%
- Renewable Energy 9%
2010
- Oil 37%
- Natural gas 25%
- Coal 21%
- Nuclear 9%
- Renewable Energy 8%
2009
- Oil 35.3%
- Natural gas 23.4%
- Coal 19.7%
- Nuclear 8%.3
- Renewable Energy 7.7%
2006
- Oil 40%
- Natural gas 22%
- Coal 23%
- Nuclear 8%
- Renewable Energy 7%
Source: Energy Information Administration.