EnergyConsumption and Conservation |
How much energy does the average person in the United States use in a year? |
In 2009, the United States, energy use per person was about 308 million BTUs (British Thermal Units). A BTU, a common energy measurement, is defined as the amount of energy required to raise one pound of water by 1°F. Below is energy use per person for selected years:
| Year | Energy Consumption per Person (Million BTU) |
| 1950 | 227 |
| 1960 | 250 |
| 1970 | 331 |
| 1980 | 344 |
| 1990 | 339 |
| 2000 | 351 |
| 2005 | 340 |
| 2008 | 327 |
| 2009 | 308 |