oil and gas

Oil and Gas Basics

Why do oil and gas matter?

Interactive map of United States energy infrastructure and resources

The Energy Information Administration Energy Mapping System provides an interactive map of U.S. power plants, pipelines and transmission lines, and energy resources. Using the map tool, users can view a selection of different map layers displaying the location and information about:

Renewable Energy

Nuclear Energy

Hydraulic Fracturing

Geothermal Energy

Energy

Coal

What types and amounts of energy are produced in each state?

Energy Information Administration FAQs:

"You can access the most recent available data on the types and amounts of energy produced in each state in the following resources:

How much of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions are associated with electricity generation?

Energy Information Administration FAQs:

"In 2017, emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) by the U.S. electric power sector were 1,744 million metric tons, or about 34% of the total U.S. energy-related CO₂ emissions of 5,140 million metric tons.¹

CO₂ emissions from U.S. electric power sector by source, 2017

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