Most consumed energy resource in the U.S

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:

• Industrial processes = 46%
• Residential use = 22%
• Generating electricity = 15%
• Commercial buildings = 15%

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