U.S. Energy Information Administration Report on Fossil Fuels and Emissions

Time Stamp: March 19, 2023 5:01 PM
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released its annual report on fossil fuels and emissions in the United States. The report provides an overview of the current state of the country’s energy production and consumption, and the associated environmental impacts.

The report found that fossil fuels continue to be the primary source of energy for the United States. In 2018, fossil fuels accounted for 81% of total energy consumption in the country. This is down slightly from 2017, when fossil fuels accounted for 82% of total energy consumption.

The report also found that the majority of energy produced in the United States comes from natural gas and petroleum. Natural gas accounted for 33% of total energy production in 2018, while petroleum accounted for 37%. Coal accounted for 18%, while renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower accounted for 12%.

The report also found that emissions from fossil fuel combustion have decreased since 2005. In 2018, emissions from fossil fuel combustion totaled 5,077 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e). This is a decrease of 13% from 2005 levels.

The report also found that emissions from electricity generation have decreased significantly since 2005. In 2018, emissions from electricity generation totaled 1,817 MMTCO2e. This is a decrease of 32% from 2005 levels.

Finally, the report found that emissions from transportation have increased since 2005. In 2018, emissions from transportation totaled 1,845 MMTCO2e. This is an increase of 8% from 2005 levels.

Overall, the EIA’s report provides an important overview of the current state of energy production and consumption in the United States, and the associated environmental impacts. The report highlights the need for continued efforts to reduce emissions from fossil fuel combustion and to increase the use of renewable sources of energy.