Renewable Energy Tops 10% of U.S. Energy Production

tripp · 09-26-2008, 01:36 PM

Thought you lot might be interested in this...

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For the period January, 1 to June 30, 2008, the United States consumed 50.673 quadrillion Btus (quads) of energy. Of that amount, 34.162 quads was from domestic sources and 16.511 quads was imported. Domestically-produced renewable energy (biomass/biofuels, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) totaled 3.606 quads, an amount equal to 10.56% of U.S. energy consumption that is domestically-produced.

I'm sure that large scale hydro is very much included (and is the single biggest chuck) but still... they also include biofuels, which muddies the waters too. Since they don't report petrol and diesel it's hard to know what this means. It appears that they're talking about all energy consumption, not solely power generation, which was how I interpreted it initially.

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burritos · 09-27-2008, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tripp

Thought you lot might be interested in this...

I'm sure that large scale hydro is very much included (and is the single biggest chuck) but still... they also include biofuels, which muddies the waters too. Since they don't report petrol and diesel it's hard to know what this means. It appears that they're talking about all energy consumption, not solely power generation, which was how I interpreted it initially.

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Do they have a breakdown on what percentages of what made up the renewable portions? What percentage was nuclear?

tripp · 09-27-2008, 12:11 PM

Yes they do. they report it in quads. Nukes are not much more significant than renewables, however, since they throw biofuels into the mix I think that that makes it more difficult to really assess. If you take out the biofuels then nukes provide more towards power generation.

Godiva · 09-27-2008, 12:51 PM

You're welcome.

PriuStorm · 09-27-2008, 02:36 PM

Interesting... thanks.

SageBrush · 09-27-2008, 03:01 PM

The numbers emphasize that even in the land of the SUV, energy conservation should begin in the home.

drewtiss · Today, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SageBrush

The numbers emphasize that even in the land of the SUV, energy conservation should begin in the home.

Indeed! I also agree that it's a phenomenal accomplishment for renewables, nearly the same power as nuclear.

09-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,693 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Renewable Energy Tops 10% of U.S. Energy Production Yes they do. they report it in quads. Nukes are not much more significant than renewables, however, since they throw biofuels into the mix I think that that makes it more difficult to really assess. If you take out the biofuels then nukes provide more towards power generation.

09-27-2008, 12:51 PM	#4
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,936 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Renewable Energy Tops 10% of U.S. Energy Production You're welcome.

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SageBrush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 183 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Renewable Energy Tops 10% of U.S. Energy Production The numbers emphasize that even in the land of the SUV, energy conservation should begin in the home.

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