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United States electricity history in four charts

The rapid increase in primary energy use in the twentieth century is a hallmark of the modern world. But one form of energy stands out among all the rest: electricity. Energy use from all sources in the United States increased fourfold from 1920 to 2021. But the end use of electricity increased more than one hundred-fold over that same period, much of it generated from fossil fuels. The clear preference by society for electricity relative to other forms of energy is due to its unique physical attributes, which were translated into superior services in illumination and communication, and to unprecedented increases in the productivity of capital, labor, and raw materials in the manufacturing sector.

What are non-energy benefits of home weatherization?

Weatherization is the process of protecting a home or building from the outside elements. Often this means insulating the home to reduce the effect of extremely hot or cold outdoor temperatures on indoor spaces. Weatherization includes air sealing, plumbing, recessed lighting, replacing doors, windows and insulation in walls, and the installation of energy-efficient heating, cooling, and lighting systems. These changes

Will the Inflation Reduction Act enable the United States to meet its climate targets?

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) provides $369 billion in energy and climate spending over the next 10 years. By a large margin, the IRA is the single largest federal government program aimed at energy and the environment. For comparison, the second largest program was the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which provided more than $90

Has Renew Boston Trust improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions?

Launched in 2017, Renew Boston Trust is the City’s program to finance energy efficiency in municipal buildings. The basic idea is simple: the City of Boston invests in energy conservation measures in its buildings, then pays itself back using the money saved on its energy bills, which is guaranteed by the contractor that City hires to perform the work.  In addition

United States electricity history in four charts

The rapid increase in primary energy use in the twentieth century is a hallmark of the modern world. But one form of energy stands out among all the rest: electricity. Energy use from all sources in the United States increased fourfold from 1920 to 2021. But the end use of electricity increased more than one hundred-fold over that same period, much of it generated from fossil fuels. The clear preference by society for electricity relative to other forms of energy is due to its unique physical attributes, which were translated into superior services in illumination and communication, and to unprecedented increases in the productivity of capital, labor, and raw materials in the manufacturing sector.

What are non-energy benefits of home weatherization?

Weatherization is the process of protecting a home or building from the outside elements. Often this means insulating the home to reduce the effect of extremely hot or cold outdoor temperatures on indoor spaces. Weatherization includes air sealing, plumbing, recessed lighting, replacing doors, windows and insulation in walls, and the installation of energy-efficient heating, cooling, and lighting systems. These changes

Will the Inflation Reduction Act enable the United States to meet its climate targets?

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) provides $369 billion in energy and climate spending over the next 10 years. By a large margin, the IRA is the single largest federal government program aimed at energy and the environment. For comparison, the second largest program was the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which provided more than $90

Has Renew Boston Trust improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions?

Launched in 2017, Renew Boston Trust is the City’s program to finance energy efficiency in municipal buildings. The basic idea is simple: the City of Boston invests in energy conservation measures in its buildings, then pays itself back using the money saved on its energy bills, which is guaranteed by the contractor that City hires to perform the work.  In addition

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