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Ten things you didn’t know about the energy situation in the United States:
• New York State per capita energy consumption is among the lowest in the nation due in part to its
widely used mass transportation systems. • California imports more electricity from other states than any other state. • Iowa is the largest producer of ethanol in the United State and is a leading state in electricity
generation from wind turbines. • Montana is one of the top hydroelectric power producers in the United States. • Colorado’s oil shale deposits hold an estimated 1 trillion barrels of oil—nearly as much oil as the entire
world’s proven oil reserves. However, oil production from those deposits remains speculative. • Florida is a leading producer of oranges, and researchers are attempting to derive ethanol from citrus
peel waste. • North Carolina is one of the top nuclear power producers in the United States. • Oregon is one of the nation’s leading generators of hydroelectric power, which accounts for more
than one-half of state electricity generation. • The Henry Hub in Louisiana is the largest centralized point for natural gas spot and futures trading in
the United States, providing access to major markets throughout the country. • The Powder River Basin, most of which lies in northeastern Wyoming, is the largest coal-producing
region in the nation, accounting for approximately 40 percent of all coal mined in the United States. This information is drawn from the State Energy Profiles compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy. To see more, check out these energy facts and maps at the DOE website. Online Special: View or download a free copy of the Research Reports article "Energy: There are No Easy Answers" (Research Reports - 07/21/2008). Recent articles from AIER's newsletter are usually available only by subscription.
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