How much energy do we use?
by William Papolis, Wednesday Jan 31, 2007 6:45PM EST
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Energy has accelerated world development for the last 200+ years, but how much are we really using? What’s the breakdown? Give me some perspective! This site will cut through the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) and bring you the facts about energy! Obviously, we will also talk about alternative forms of energy, and of course, solar farming! Today, however, we will be laying some groundwork about energy, more specifically, about energy consumption by region and per capita consumption. |
As citizens of the planet earth we ALL have an interest in this topic. It will determine ...
- how we illuminate our cities
- how we power transportation
- how we heat & cool our homes and workplaces
- our economic future & quality of life!
Top 10 energy consumers by region
Energy, so who’s using the most? How much do they use? To get a good perspective let's look at some data. From the planet’s point of view, it’s important to monitor the greatest total energy consumers by region. Consider the following graph ...
Source: International Energy Agency
Note: Oil is used as a baseline energy source and other sources are converted for this comparison.
Historically the United States has been the highest energy consumer and things haven't changed yet. China has eclipsed all other countries and is now the #2 consumer. As their economy continues it's rapid expansion, they will continue to approach the energy consumption of the US, and likely, someday surpass it.
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