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The United States uses about 25% of the world's oil energy. It's hard to calculate exactly, but when all other forms (solar, nuclear, coal, wind, natural gas, etc.) are factored in, the overall percentage used by us is a bit less; maybe 22-23%. This only makes sense when one considers that the U.S. (5% of the world's population) produces 20% of the world's economic output, China is second at about 13%. (as of 2007). Additionally, depending on exactly the numbers used; the U.S. is responsible for 20-30% of the world's GDP (Gross Domestic Pro-duct). In addition to product manufacturing, a large portion of our energy use is devoted to food production; before recent increases in Russian grain production that allowed them to be a net exporter, we practically fed the world. With our usage of lighting, computers, large screen t.v.'s, central a.c , etc. just for residential comfort, it's no wonder why the average person living in the U.S. consumes more energy than others. Next time you hear an environmentalist deride the U.S. for her energy use, ask them about what that energy produces. They will have no idea.
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What percentage of nuclear is generated in the us?
About 25 percent of all nuclear electricity is generated in the US. France is second with about an eighth. About 20% of all electricity in the US is nuclear. Almost 80% of the electricity in France is nuclear.
What percentage of us energy is made by nuclear power?
Nuclear power accounts for roughly 20% of electricity generation in the United States.
How much nuclear power does the US use?
It's about 20 percent of total electricity generated
What percentage of energy usage is supplied by nuclear energy?
Nuclear power plants provided 13.5 percent of the world's electricity production in 2010. In total, 15 countries relied on nuclear energy to supply at least one-quarter of their total electricity.
Which country generates the most electricity with nuclear power?
The US generates most, with 104 power reactors, but France has the largest percentage at around 80 percent of total electricity
What percent of the your US Electricity come from buring coal?
About 49 percent
What percent of the energy used in the US is nuclear?
19 percent of electricity
What percent of the US electricity is produced from the burning of coal?
Around 23% of the electricity generated in the US comes from burning coal.
What percent of the US electricity is produced by coal energy?
Approximately 23% of electricity in the US is produced by coal energy.
What is used to produce 56 percent of the electricity in the US?
Coal
What percent of US Electricity come from burning gas?
In 2006, about 20 percent from natural gas
What percentage of nuclear electricity is generated in the US?
About 25 percent of all nuclear electricity is generated in the US. France is second with about an eighth. About 20% of all electricity in the US is nuclear. Almost 80% of the electricity in France is nuclear.
What product is used to make the most electricity?
Coal makes the most electricity - 49 percent in the US
How much nuclear energy is produced?
In the US, 19 percent of total electricity. In the world, about 16 percent
What percent of the US's energy currently comes from Solar Energy?
For electricity only, 0.1 percent (2006).
What percent of the US energy supply is coal?
Approximately 23% of the US energy supply comes from coal.
How much energy does nuclear energy provide?
In the US, 19 percent of electricity. World-wide about 16 percent
