Energy and the US

Where do we go from here?

Energy in America:
Where did it begin
Where are we today?
Where are we going?
Where did it begin?
While many experimented with the concept of
energy/electricity beginning back as far as 600
BC and the Ancient Greeks, what we think of as
electricity today has roots in the US back in
1882 thanks to the work of folks like Nikola
Tesla and George Westinghouse. The first
filament lightbulbs to light city street were
used in New York following the construction of
first power station that same year.

Source: Universe Today

Where are we today?
The US has a very diversified energy portfolio today, everything
from fossil fuels, to hydroelectric and renewable energy. 24/7
access to power has become nearly as critical to our existence as
the air we breathe.
Where are we going?
As the calls grow louder from those concerned with preserving the
planet by reducing pollution and green house gas emissions, the race
is on to create cleaner burning fuels and discover better ways to
harness renewable energy.
Lets Mix It Up
What does the energy mix look like today?
Where is it trending?
How does it effect you?
US Energy Mix

The table breaks out total US Energy Generation over the last 10 years by fuel type. Notable trends
over this time period include:

Coal: Coal use for generation has fallen by 39% from 2.02 trillion KWh in 2007 to 1.24 trillion KWh in
2016.
Natural Gas: The use of natural gas has risen 54% from 896 billion KWh to 1.38 trillion KWh in 2016.
Nuclear: Nuclear generation has remained nearly static over the last 10 years.
Hydroelectric: Hydro-gen has also remained fairly static; however, it is dependent on precipitation
levels in any given year.
Solar: The use of solar generation has risen a whopping 5,906% in the last 10 years
Other Renewables: Other renewables (wind, geothermal, etc.) have grown by 193% over the last 10
years.

Source: EIA
Coal
2016 Production: 728 mm tons
2016 US Electricity Consumption: 674 mm tons
2016 Total Exports: 60 mm tons
Natural Gas
2016 Production: 26,461 Billion cubic
feet (Bcf)
2016 Electricity Consumption: 9,984 Bcf
2016 Total Exports: 2,315 Bcf
Nuclear
2016 Nuclear outages marked a three
year low.
Since June 2016, the US capacity factor
has held steady at 99%
The US had its first new start in Q4 16
in 20 years!
Hydroelectric
Hydroelectric generation accounted for
6.5% of total US generation in 2016.
As of March 2017, 16% of the US is
experiencing moderate drought conditions,
while 36% is considered abnormally dry.
 Solar can be converted directly to electricity through
Solar photovoltaic panels, or indirectly by heating water into steam
for a generator.
Solar energy has experienced a 60% compound annual growth in
the last 10 years thanks to the investment tax credit
14.8 GW were installed in 2016
Other Renewables
Wind Generation
Geothermal Generation
Biomass
 Choose a Side

Fossil Renewable
Fuels Energy
Taking It to the Next Level
Where to begin?
What resources are available?
How will I know I chose wisely?
Thanks for your attention and participation
this morning. If you have follow-up
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