U.S. consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by 13% between now and 2030.

U.S. consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by 13% between now and 2030.

Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.

Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.

With 5% of the planet's population, the United States uses 20% of the world's total energy.

With 5% of the planet's population, the United States uses 20% of the world's total energy.

In 2009, there were no commercial coal-fired plants utilizing carbon capture and sequestration.

In 2009, there were no commercial coal-fired plants utilizing carbon capture and sequestration.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.

U.S. domestic production of crude oil peaked around 1970 at about 9.5 million barrels per day (MBD) and declined to about 5.1 MBD by 2006.

The average U.S. household consumes an average of 10,000 kilowatt-hours each year.

The average U.S. household consumes an average of 10,000 kilowatt-hours each year.

90% of the coal mined in the United States was used to generate electricity in 2006.

90% of the coal mined in the United States was used to generate electricity in 2006.