ATLANTA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present ENERGY STAR awards to 17 Montgomery Public Schools. During the event, district officials will also provide an outline of their energy saving activities and results. WHO: Carol Kemker, Deputy Director, Air, Pesticides and Toxic Management Division, U.S
In 2007, about 58% of the petroleum consumed in the U.S. was imported from foreign countries--primarily Canada, Saudia Arabia, Venezuela, Mexico and Nigeria. (Source: EIA)
The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
Fossil fuels provide more than 85% of all the energy consumed in the US, nearly two-thirds of our electricity, and virtually all of our transportation fuels. (Source: DOE)
Appliances account for roughly 65% of electricity consumption in the average American household (2001), with refrigerators and lighting making up the largest categories. (Source: EIA)
