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What percentage of the energy used in the US is from coal?
just under %50
Name the department of the US Government that deals with energy issues?
The department of the US government that deals with energy issues is the U.S Department of Energy. The department is also known as the DOE.
Where can wind energy be found in the us?
somewhere
When did the us start using nuclear energy?
The USA started using nuclear energy in 1951
Whats the percentage of coal used in the us per year?
In terms of total energy consumption in the United States, coal accounts for approximately 32 percent. The vast majority of coal is used to generate electricity.
What percent of biomass fuels is used for energy in the us?
83%
Where is biomass energy used now?
Biomass energy is widely used. One state that uses biomass is Oregon.
The energy in biomass is used to make electricity how is the energy stored in biomass?
chemical bonds
How does the US use biomass?
In the U.S., biomass today provides about 3-4% of primary energy. Biomass is used for heating wood stoves, cooking, transportation, and for electris power production.
How does biomass energy form can be used in your home?
Wood burning in a fireplace would be an example of energy from a biomass.
How is biomass stored for later use?
Biomass can be stored in the form of wood chips. It is normally dried, and then later used in a boiler for energy.
How is biomass energy used?
Biomass energy can be used as electricity, fuel and many more
What organic matter can be used for energy?
biomass
What is keeping biomass energy from widespresd use?
Biomass has been restricted to rural areas. It is not used in cities.
Where in the world is biomass energy used?
biomass is made from bunring waste products. THis can be done anywhere
What happens to biomass as you move up its pyramid?
The Biomass decreases as the energy is used up on the way to the "top".
What forms of energy does biomass use?
Biomass means plant growth of various sorts, all plants use solar energy to grow through photosynthesis, and chemicals in the soil or applied as fertiliser. Biomass provides thermal energy, when it is used ie burned
