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U.S. Energy Sources

Here’s a breakdown of the sources of energy in the United States:

Oil 40%
Natural gas 22%
Coal 23%
Nuclear 8%
Renewable Engery 7%

Source: Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Review 2006.

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