U.S. energy consumption rose slightly in 2016 despite a significant decline in coal use">U.S. energy consumption rose slightly in 2016 despite a significant decline in coal use
(Wed, 05 Apr 2017) Primary energy consumption in the United States in 2016 totaled 97.4 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu), a slight increase from the 2015 level. Consumption of coal decreased by 9%, nearly offsetting increases in the consumption of renewables, petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear fuel.
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