Primary energy consumption in the United States has oscillated since 1998, peaking at 97.4 exajoules in 2007. By 2023, figures had decreased to nearly 94.3 exajoules. Primary energy refers to energy harvested directly from natural resources, before being transformed into electricity or other secondary or tertiary energy forms. It includes both fossil fuels and renewable sources.
United States' primary energy demand: global context
The U.S. is the second largest primary energy consumer worldwide, only falling behind China. In 2021, China had a primary energy demand of over 157 exajoules. Rounding out the top three, India ranked third and had a total energy consumption of some 35 exajoules, or roughly 38 percent of the U.S.’s consumption.
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Energy Institute. (June 20, 2024). Primary energy consumption in the United States from 1998 to 2023 (in exajoules) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/265571/primary-energy-consumption-in-the-united-states/
Energy Institute. "Primary energy consumption in the United States from 1998 to 2023 (in exajoules) ." Chart. June 20, 2024. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/265571/primary-energy-consumption-in-the-united-states/
Energy Institute. (2024). Primary energy consumption in the United States from 1998 to 2023 (in exajoules) . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/265571/primary-energy-consumption-in-the-united-states/
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