EnergyConsumption and Conservation |
How much energy consumption in the United States is used by transportation? |
Transportation accounts for only 25 percent of the total energy consumption in the United States; industries and buildings account for 42 percent and 33 percent, respectively.
Usage | Percent of Total U.S. Consumption |
Industry | 42 |
Metals | 26 |
Chemicals | 19 |
Fossil fuels | 14 |
Paper | 8 |
Stone, glass, clay | 7 |
Food | 5 |
Buildings | 33 |
Heating, cooling, ventilation | 64 |
Hot water heating | 24 |
Lighting | 12 |
Transportation | 25 |
Motor vehicles | 74 |
Air | 14 |
Marine | 7 |
Rail | 5 |