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Energy consumption in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, electricity consumption will increase by 51 percent from 2002 to 2025. Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Projected increase in natural gas consumption
Natural gas use has increased by 35 percent over the past ten years, and is projected to grow 45 percent by 2015. Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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The energy consumption needs of technology
As late as 1993, high-tech paraphernalia like computers, printers and video games had a negligible effect on power usage. Today, it's estimated to account for more than 13 percent of a typical household energy budget. By 2020, it could be as much as 25 percent Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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What is the amount of electricity generated from various sources?
In 2002, the following amount of electricity, in gigawatt-hours, was generated from the following sources of fuel:
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First central power plant
The first central power plant Pearl Street Station in lower Manhattan, built by Thomas Edison began generating electricity on September 4, 1882. Pearl Street had one generator and it produced power for 800 electric light bulbs. Within 14 months, Pearl Street Station had 508 subscribers and 12,732 bulbs. Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Main source for natural gas in the United States
Ninety-nine percent of the natural gas used in the United States comes from North America. Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Natural gas usage in the U.S.
Natural gas provides 24 percent of all the energy used in the United States Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Natural gas usage in the U.S.
About 55 percent of American homes use natural gas for heating. Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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First use of gas energy
The first use of gas energy in the United States occurred in 1816, when gaslights illuminated the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. [ view random fact :
Most consumed energy resource in the U.S
Currently, OIL provides the largest share of U.S. energy consumption -- about 41 percent of the entire market. Natural gas provides about 24 percent, coal 23 percent, hydropower 4 percent and nuclear power 8 percent. In the United States, natural gas is used for:
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