News Brief

U.S. Energy Consumption Reaches Record Level

U.S. energy consumption hit a record level, according to data just out from DOE’s Energy Information Administration.

Total 1994 energy consumption was 85.34 quads (90 EJ) (1 quad = 10

15 Btu), representing a 1.7% increase over 1993 consumption, which had also been a record. Net imports of energy were also at a record level (18.3 quads or 19 EJ), and dependence on imported petroleum—45.2%—continued its upward trend. Only in 1977 was the U.S. more dependent on imported petroleum (46.5%).

Published May 1, 1995

(1995, May 1). U.S. Energy Consumption Reaches Record Level. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/us-energy-consumption-reaches-record-level

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