EnergyConsumption and Conservation |
Which countries consume the most energy? |
Top Energy-Consuming Countries (2006, in quadrillion BTUs)
Country | Energy Consumption |
United States | 99.86 |
China | 73.81 |
Russia | 30.39 |
Japan | 22.79 |
India | 17.68 |
Germany | 14.63 |
Canada | 13.95 |
France | 11.45 |
United Kingdom | 9.80 |
Brazil | 9.64 |
The United States consumes nearly 25 percent of the world’s total energy consumption.
How much does it cost to generate one kilowatt-hour of electricity?
The cost to generate one kilowatt-hour of electricity varies by the energy source.
Energy Source | Cost (in cents) |
Biomass | 6–9 |
Coal | 4–6 |
Geothermal | 3–8 |
Hydropower | 4–10 |
Natural Gas | 5–7 |
Nuclear Power | 2–12 |
Photovoltaics | 20–25 |
Solar thermal | 5–13 |
Wind | 4–7 |