INFOGRAPHIC 5.2 U.S. ENERGY CONSUMPTION
The United States is the largest consumer of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because they take millions of years to create by natural processes. As we continue to deplete fossil fuels, new energy sources are being developed that reduce our demand on petroleum and other fossil fuels.
The United States is the largest consumer of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because they take millions of years to create by natural processes. As we continue to deplete fossil fuels, new energy sources are being developed that reduce our demand on petroleum and other fossil fuels.
Source: EIA, Renewable Energy Consumption and Electricity Preliminary 2007Statistics, Table 1: U.S. Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2003–2007 (May 2008).