U.S. Energy Sources, 2006–2012

Updated May 8, 2019 | Infoplease Staff

Here's a breakdown of the sources of energy in the United States for years 2006, 2009–2012:

2012

• Oil 35%
• Natural gas 25%
• Coal 20%
• Nuclear 8%
• Renewable Energy 9%

2011

• Oil 36%
• Natural gas 25%
• Coal 20%
• Nuclear 8%
• Renewable Energy 9%

2010

• Oil 37%
• Natural gas 25%
• Coal 21%
• Nuclear 9%
• Renewable Energy 8%

2009

• Oil 35.3%
• Natural gas 23.4%
• Coal 19.7%
• Nuclear 8%.3
• Renewable Energy 7.7%

2006

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