The ampere, or amp, is the most commonly used measurement for electric current.

The ampere, or amp, is the most commonly used measurement for electric current.

The ampere, or amp, is the most commonly used measurement for electric current.

As of 2014, the very best experimental units could convert more than 40% of light energy to electricity; ordinary commercial units are in the range of 5% to 20%. 

As of 2014, the very best experimental units could convert more than 40% of light energy to electricity; ordinary commercial units are in the range of 5% to 20%. 

As of 2014, the very best experimental units could convert more than 40% of light energy to electricity; ordinary commercial units are in the range of 5% to 20%. 

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.

Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.

Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.

Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.

In 2014, about 38% of harvested corn in the US went to make ethanol and its associated coproducts

In 2014, about 38% of harvested corn in the US went to make ethanol and its associated coproducts

In 2014, about 38% of harvested corn in the US went to make ethanol and its associated coproducts

In 2014, about 38% of harvested corn in the US went to make ethanol and its associated coproducts

In 2014, about 38% of harvested corn in the US went to make ethanol and its associated coproducts

U.S. energy consumption was about 98 quads in 2014.

U.S. energy consumption was about 98 quads in 2014.

U.S. energy consumption was about 98 quads in 2014.

Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.

Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.

Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.

Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications. 

Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications. 

Fuel cells are an efficient way to convert hydrogen to electricity, but the energy is stored in the hydrogen.