How Has U.S. Energy Use Changed Since 1776?

CleanTechnica
By US Energy Information AdministrationJul 2, 2025, 11:16 pm247 ptsTop
In 2024, the United States consumed about 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, a 1% increase from 2023, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for 82% of total U.S. energy consumption in 2024. Nonfossil fuel energy—from…

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