FindTheBest’sEnergy Sources App organizes energy consumption in the US from 1949-2008 by Total Production, Total Consumption, Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Electric Power, Renewable Energy, and more in billions of BTU's (British Thermal Units). For quick sorting, click on any category across the top of the page to sort results by that feature. For example, click on Total Consumption to see the years in which the US consumed the most energy.
Next, try the filters below to narrow your search field. Are you curious to see how much less energy the US consumed in 1950? Type 1950 into the Year filter for immediate results. If you want to see America’s progress in moving away from Fossil Fuels, try using the sliders on the Fossil Fuel Consumption and Renewable Energy Consumption filters to view consumption in different years. If you are uncomfortable with the amount of fossil fuels still being used, check out our Alternative Fuel App to find places where you can fill your vehicle up with something greener than gas. Do you want to know more about the US’s use of nuclear power? Use the Nuclear Electric Power Consumption filter to see how we have utilized this alternative source over the years.
Once you’ve found a year that you are interested in learning more about, click on the hyperlinked Year to view its detail page. If you want to see how our national energy use has changed from a few decades ago, check the boxes next to 2008 and 1980 then click Compare in the upper left hand corner. A side-by-side comparison chart will automatically be generated, highlighting important aspects of our energy practices like Imported and Exported Petroleum, Coal, and Totals statistics.
As alternative energy sources become more important in the US, use FindTheBest’s Energy Sources App to stay informed about American energy production and consumption.