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All forms of electricity generation have an environmental impact on our air, water and land, but it varies. Of the total energy consumed in the United States, about 40% is used to generate electricity, making electricity use an important part of each person’s environmental footprint.

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The world’s energy problem

The world faces two energy problems: most of our energy still produces greenhouse gas emissions, and hundreds of millions lack access to energy..

The world lacks safe, low-carbon, and cheap large-scale energy alternatives to fossil fuels. Until we scale up those alternatives the world will continue to face the two energy problems of today. The energy problem that receives most attention is the link between energy access and greenhouse gas emissions. But the world has another global energy problem that is just as big: hundreds of millions of people lack access to sufficient energy entirely, with terrible consequences to themselves and the environment.

The problem that dominates the public discussion on energy is climate change. A climate crisis endangers the natural environment around us, our wellbeing today and the wellbeing of those who come after us.

It is the production of energy that is responsible for 87% of global greenhouse gas emissions and as the chart below shows, people in the richest countries have the very highest emissions.

This chart here will guide us through the discussion of the world's energy problem. It shows the per capita CO2 emissions on the vertical axis against the average income in that country on the horizontal axis.

In countries where people have an average income between $15,000 and $20,000, per capita CO 2 emissions are close to the global average ( 4.8 tonnes CO 2 per year). In every country where people's average income is above $25,000 the average emissions per capita are higher than the global average.

The world’s CO 2 emissions have been rising quickly and reached 36.6 billion tonnes in 2018 . As long as we are emitting greenhouse gases their concentration in the atmosphere increases . To bring climate change to an end the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere needs to stabilize and to achieve this the world’s greenhouse gas emissions have to decline towards net-zero.

To bring emissions down towards net-zero will be one of the world’s biggest challenges in the years ahead. But the world’s energy problem is actually even larger than that, because the world has not one, but two energy problems.

The twin problems of global energy

The first energy problem: those that have low carbon emissions lack access to energy.

The first global energy problem relates to the left-hand side of the scatter-plot above.

People in very poor countries have very low emissions. On average, people in the US emit more carbon dioxide in 4 days than people in poor countries – such as Ethiopia, Uganda, or Malawi – emit in an entire year. 1

The reason that the emissions of the poor are low is that they lack access to modern energy and technology. The energy problem of the poorer half of the world is energy poverty . The two charts below show that large shares of people in countries with a GDP per capita of less than $25,000 do not have access to electricity and clean cooking fuels. 2

The lack of access to these technologies causes some of the worst global problems of our time.

When people lack access to modern energy sources for cooking and heating, they rely on solid fuel sources – mostly firewood, but also dung and crop waste. This comes at a massive cost to the health of people in energy poverty: indoor air pollution , which the WHO calls "the world's largest single environmental health risk." 3 For the poorest people in the world it is the largest risk factor for early death and global health research suggests that indoor air pollution is responsible for 1.6 million deaths each year, twice the death count of poor sanitation. 4

The use of wood as a source of energy also has a negative impact on the environment around us. The reliance on fuelwood is the reason why poverty is linked to deforestation. The FAO reports that on the African continent the reliance on wood as fuel is the single most important driver of forest degradation. 5 Across East, Central, and West Africa fuelwood provides more than half of the total energy. 6

Lastly, the lack of access to energy subjects people to a life in poverty. No electricity means no refrigeration of food; no washing machine or dishwasher; and no light at night. You might have seen the photos of children sitting under a street lamp at night to do their homework. 7

The first energy problem of the world is the problem of energy poverty – those that do not have sufficient access to modern energy sources suffer poor living conditions as a result.

The second energy problem: those that have access to energy produce greenhouse gas emissions that are too high

The second energy problem is the one that is more well known, and relates to the right hand-side of the scatterplot above: greenhouse gas emissions are too high.

Those that need to reduce emissions the most are the extremely rich. Diana Ivanova and Richard Wood (2020) have just shown that the richest 1% in the EU emit on average 43 tonnes of CO 2 annually – 9-times as much as the global average of 4.8 tonnes. 8

The focus on the rich, however, can give the impression that it is only the emissions of the extremely rich that are the problem. What isn’t made clear enough in the public debate is that for the world's energy supply to be sustainable the greenhouse gas emissions of the majority of the world population are currently too high. The problem is larger for the extremely rich, but it isn’t limited to them.

The Paris Agreement's goal is to keep the increase of the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and “to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C”. 9

To achieve this goal emissions have to decline to net-zero within the coming decades.

Within richer countries, where few are suffering from energy poverty, even the emissions of the very poorest people are far higher. The paper by Ivanova and Wood shows that in countries like Germany, Ireland, and Greece more than 99% of households have per capita emissions of more than 2.4 tonnes per year.

The only countries that have emissions that are close to zero are those where the majority suffers from energy poverty. 10 The countries that are closest are the very poorest countries in Africa : Malawi, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

But this comes at a large cost to themselves as this chart shows. In no poor country do people have living standards that are comparable to those of people in richer countries.

And since living conditions are better where GDP per capita is higher, it is also the case that CO 2 emissions are higher where living conditions are better. Emissions are high where child mortality is the lowest , where children have good access to education, and where few of them suffer from hunger .

The reason for this is that as soon as people get access to energy from fossil fuels their emissions are too high to be sustainable over the long run (see here ).

People need access to energy for a good life. But in a world where fossil fuels are the dominant source of energy, access to modern energy means that carbon emissions are too high.

The more accurate description of the second global energy problem is therefore: the majority of the world population – all those who are not very poor – have greenhouse gas emissions that are far too high to be sustainable over the long run.

The current alternatives are energy poverty or fossil-fuels and greenhouse gases

The chart here is a version of the scatter plot above and summarizes the two global energy problems: In purple are those that live in energy poverty, in blue those whose greenhouse gas emissions are too high if we want to avoid severe climate change.

So far I have looked at the global energy problem in a static way, but the world is changing  of course.

For millennia all of our ancestors lived in the pink bubble: the reliance on wood meant they suffered from indoor air pollution; the necessity of acquiring fuelwood and agricultural land meant deforestation; and minimal technology meant that our ancestors lived in conditions of extreme poverty.

In the last two centuries more and more people have moved from the purple to the blue area in the chart. In many ways this is a very positive development. Economic growth and increased access to modern energy improved people's living conditions. In rich countries almost no one dies from indoor air pollution and living conditions are much better in many ways as we've seen above. It also meant that we made progress against the ecological downside of energy poverty: The link between poverty and the reliance on fuelwood is one of the key reasons why deforestation declines with economic growth. 11 And progress in that direction has been fast: on any average day in the last decade 315,000 people in the world got access to electricity for the first time in their life.

But while living conditions improved, greenhouse gas emissions increased.

The chart shows what this meant for greenhouse gas emissions over the last generation. The chart is a version of the scatter plot above, but it shows the change over time – from 1990 to the latest available data.

The data is now also plotted on log-log scales which has the advantage that you can see the rates of change easily. On a logarithmic axis the steepness of the line corresponds to the rate of change. What the chart shows is that low- and middle-income countries increased their emissions at very similar rates.

By default the chart shows the change of income and emission for the 14 countries that are home to more than 100 million people, but you can add other countries to the chart.

What has been true in the past two decades will be true in the future. For the poorer three-quarters of the world income growth means catching up with the good living conditions of the richer world, but unless there are cheap alternatives to fossil fuels it also means catching up with the high emissions of the richer world.

Our challenge: find large-scale energy alternatives to fossil fuels that are affordable, safe and sustainable

The task for our generation is therefore twofold: since the majority of the world still lives in poor conditions, we have to continue to make progress in our fight against energy poverty. But success in this fight will only translate into good living conditions for today’s young generation when we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time.

Key to making progress on both of these fronts is the source of energy and its price . Those living in energy poverty cannot afford sufficient energy and those that left the worst poverty behind rely on fossil fuels to meet their energy needs.

Once we look at it this way it becomes clear that the twin energy problems are really the two sides of one big problem. We lack large-scale energy alternatives to fossil fuels that are cheap, safe, and sustainable.

This last version of the scatter plot shows what it would mean to have such energy sources at scale. It would allow the world to leave the unsustainable current alternatives behind and make the transition to the bottom right corner of the chart: the area marked with the green rectangle where emissions are net-zero and everyone has left energy poverty behind.

Without these technologies we are trapped in a world where we have only bad alternatives: Low-income countries that fail to meet the needs of the current generation; high-income countries that compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs; and middle-income countries that fail on both counts.

Since we have not developed all the technologies that are required to make this transition possible large scale innovation is required for the world to make this transition. This is the case for most sectors that cause carbon emissions , in particular in the transport (shipping, aviation, road transport) and heating sectors, but also cement production and agriculture.

One sector where we have developed several alternatives to fossil fuels is electricity. Nuclear power and renewables emit far less carbon (and are much safer) than fossil fuels. Still, as the last chart shows, their share in global electricity production hasn't changed much: only increasing from 36% to 38% in the last three decades.

But it is possible to do better. Some countries have scaled up nuclear power and renewables and are doing much better than the global average. You can see this if you change the chart to show the data for France and Sweden – in France 92% of electricity comes from low carbon sources, in Sweden it is 99%. The consequence of countries doing better in this respect should be that they are closer to the sustainable energy world of the future. The scatter plot above shows that this is the case.

But for the global energy supply – especially outside the electricity sector – the world is still far away from a solution to the world's energy problem.

Every country is still very far away from providing clean, safe, and affordable energy at a massive scale and unless we make rapid progress in developing these technologies we will remain stuck in the two unsustainable alternatives of today: energy poverty or greenhouse gas emissions.

As can be seen from the chart, the ratio of emissions is 17.49t / 0.2t = 87.45. And 365 days/87.45=4.17 days

It is worth looking into the cutoffs for what it means – according to these international statistics – to have access to energy. The cutoffs are low.

See Raising Global Energy Ambitions: The 1,000 kWh Modern Energy Minimum and IEA (2020) – Defining energy access: 2020 methodology, IEA, Paris.

WHO (2014) – Frequently Asked Questions – Ambient and Household Air Pollution and Health . Update 2014

While it is certain that the death toll of indoor air pollution is high, there are widely differing estimates. At the higher end of the spectrum, the WHO estimates a death count of more than twice that. We discuss it in our entry on indoor air pollution .

The 2018 estimate for premature deaths due to poor sanitation is from the same analysis, the Global Burden of Disease study. See here .

FAO and UNEP. 2020. The State of the World’s Forests 2020. Forests, biodiversity and people. Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8642en

The same report also reports that an estimated 880 million people worldwide are collecting fuelwood or producing charcoal with it.

This is according to the IEA's World Energy Balances 2020. Here is a visualization of the data.

The second largest energy source across the three regions is oil and the third is gas.

The photo shows students study under the streetlights at Conakry airport in Guinea. It was taken by Rebecca Blackwell for the Associated Press.

It was published by the New York Times here .

The global average is 4.8 tonnes per capita . The richest 1% of individuals in the EU emit 43 tonnes per capita – according to Ivanova D, Wood R (2020). The unequal distribution of household carbon footprints in Europe and its link to sustainability. Global Sustainability 3, e18, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1017/sus.2020.12

On Our World in Data my colleague Hannah Ritchie has looked into a related question and also found that the highest emissions are concentrated among a relatively small share of the global population: High-income countries are home to only 16% of the world population, yet they are responsible for almost half (46%) of the world’s emissions.

Article 2 of the Paris Agreement states the goal in section 1a: “Holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change.”

It is an interesting question whether there are some subnational regions in richer countries where a larger group of people has extremely low emissions; it might possibly be the case in regions that rely on nuclear energy or renewables (likely hydro power) or where aforestation is happening rapidly.

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Throughout human history, energy has played a critical role in society’s development. Many people believe that energy consumption has a close relationship with economic growth. We created a simple regression model to verify this assumption. We also compared fossil and renewable energy to see if there is a different impact on high-income compared fossil and renewable energy to see if there is a different impact on high-income and low-income countries. As a result, we found that energy consumption doesn’t have a strong relationship with high-income countries, and it has a negative relationship with low-income countries. Due to this finding, we conclude that energy consumption does not typically represent economic growth as people used to believe, and it should not be seen as a symbol that indicates a country’s development.

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• Why Nuclear Energy Is Not Good? Even those who say net production is cost effective for unit of nuclear energy produced may not be saying the truth because most of these estimate forget that nuclear energy is recipient of many government […]
• Monster Energy Company’s Marketing Strategies In spite of applying all approaches to the market segmentation in order to promote the product, including demographic, geographic, behavioral, and psychographic segmentation, Monster Energy accentuates the use of demographic and behavioral analysis.
• The Concept of Energy Wind is not only one of the most attractive sources of energy, but it also among the cleanest sources of renewable energy, and for these reasons, it is the fastest advancing energy technology in the […]
• Energy Crisis in Pakistan At the present moment, the most common source of energy that is used in the world is electricity. In 2010, violent protests emerged in several parts of the nation, especially major cities of Pakistan in […]
• Tesla’s Strategic Plan for Leadership in Energy Sector The purpose of this report is to analyze Tesla’s strategic plan of technological leadership in the energy segment to strengthen its competitive position.
• Suzlon Energy Case from a Strategic Point of View Suzlon is the dominant provider of wind energy in India with a market share of more than 50% where it provides customers with both the land and the infrastructure.
• Carbon Taxes in Environmental Protection In addition, application of the strategy extends to the use of fuels and the amount of carbon emitted in the process of production.
• Energy Drink Competition Analysis The short product life cycle in this industry requires an effective research and development strategy to ensure that new products are availed to the market at the opportune time.
• Conservation Of Energy The amount of kinetic energy in a body is affected by environmental factors and the state of surrounding bodies while potential energy is independent of the surroundings.
• Renewable Energy: Geothermal Energy Of all these forms of renewables, geothermal energy is perceived as one of the renowned forms of renewable energy which is generated from the crust of the earth.
• Renewable Energy: Comparison Between Biogas and Solar Energies Again, the research finds that the cost of installation is higher compared to solar energy sources. However, the paper is going to compare solar and biogas energy sources.
• Climate Change and Renewable Energy Options The existence of various classes of world economies in the rural setting and the rise of the middle class economies has put more pressure on environmental services that are highly demanded and the use of […]
• Wind Energy as Forms of Sustainable Energy Sources T he only costs to be met in producing wind energy is the cost of equipment for harnessing wind, wind turbines for converting the energy and photovoltaic panels for storing energy.
• Why People Should Donate Time, Money, Energy to a Particular Organization, Charity, or Cause Its vision is to have a world that is free from Alzheimer’s disease.”The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s […]
• Energy and Momentum in the Daily Life Ke= mv2/2 From eq taking the negligible potential energy we have E t = Ke = mv2/2 Kinetic energy is therefore related to momentum in the above equation. As mentioned in the literature energy is […]
• Solar Energy in the United Arab Emirates The success of the solar power initiatives in the UAE is largely attributed to the wide range of financial incentives that the UAE government has offered to the companies that are prepared to advance the […]
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Energy Another advantage is the fact that most of the turbines that are used in the generation of wind power are located in ranches, and on farms.
• The Impact of Green Energy on Environment and Sustainable Development Traditional methods of receiving the necessary amount of power for meeting the needs of the developed cites and industries cannot be discussed as efficient according to the threat of the environmental pollution which is the […]
• An Introduction to Energy and Its Development Further developments in the field of energy use began with the sources such as wind, biomass, and hydropower and these were the only sources of energy for humans for thousands of years.
• British Petroleum Alternative Energy The company was incorporated in the UK in 2005 and is operating all over the world. After incorporating, British petroleum sold off its derivative businesses to be able to run the current business The company […]
• Massey Energy Company’s Social Responsibility According to Williams, this decision is contrary to the justice rule of ethics in a business because it continues to do more harm than good to the people. Consequently, it would be easier said than […]
• Investment in Renewable Energy Sources Thus, it is possible to say that climate crisis can prove to be a catastrophe that can profoundly influence people living in various regions of the world; more importantly, the existing policies are not sufficient […]
• Australian Energy Company Strategic Human Resource Management The other important aspect of the integrated model is the focus on employ assessment in order to ensure that the employees comply with the process-based standards rather the development of a psychological atmosphere that enables […]
• Solar Energy in the UAE It is important to note that the nature of the solar field is modular, and that it has a number of parallel solar collector rows.
• New Techniques for Harnessing Solar Energy Due to the scarcity of fossil fuels and the expenses incurred in the mining of fossil fuels, it is important that we find a new source of energy to fulfill the energy needs of the […]
• Energy: Types and Conversion Process This process is called energy conversion, and it is one of the most important concepts in understanding energy. An example of energy conversion in daily activities is the shift from electric energy to heat in […]
• Geothermal Energy and Its Application in the Middle East Not much is known to the general public regarding the development of the geothermal energy in the countries of the Middle East.
• Wind Power as an Alternative Energy Source Wind energy is a renewable source of energy that is an alternative to fossil fuel use, which is necessary for the conservation of the environment.
• Suzlon Energy Case The failure of a company to invest in growth will render it uncompetitive in the medium-term. There is sufficient room for expansion of Suzlon to cover the emerging markets and increase its presence in the […]
• History of Applied Energy Services (AES) Company To this end, they had to come up with ethical standards that would adhere to their goals with the belief that, if the company catered for the needs and welfare of society, its good deeds […]
• Can a Switch to Renewable Energy Sources Help Combat Global Warming? This paper will argue that since fossil fuels have been the primary contributors to the global warming problem, a switch to renewable energy sources will help to mitigate global warming and possibly even reverse the […]
• Nuclear Energy Effectiveness Although water is used to cool nuclear plants, we can conclude that nuclear energy is the most cost effective method of producing electricity.
• How Solar Energy Can Save the Environment? Over the past few decades, the level of greenhouse gasses in the environment has been on the rise. The only cost in the production of solar energy is making the solar panels.
• Contradictions to the Conservation Law of Energy One of the major contributions of the article is a discussion on the various contradictions that the law of conservation of energy has.
• Wind and Solar Energy as a Sources of Alternative Energy Fthenakis, Mason and Zweibel also examined the economical, geographical and technical viability of solar power to supplement the energy requirements of the U.S.and concluded that it was possible to substitute the current fossil fuel energy […]
• Technology and Wind Energy Efforts by the elite members of the society enlightened the global countries about the benefits of renewable energy sources in conserving the environment prompting the need to consider wind energy.
• Energy Service Companies’ Benefits and Drawbacks Lastly, the expertise of the ESCO system will have to be maintained even after the end of the project. In addition to the benefits, the hiring of ESCO had its demerits.
• Energy Conservation for Solving Climate Change Problem The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that of all the ways energy is used in America, about 39% is used to generate electricity.
• Demand for Energy. Energy Sources The other issue that is likely to face the idea of sourcing of energy from the rural areas is the environmental impact that the sources of energy are likely to have in those areas.
• Energy Disruption: Causes and Effects of the Fukushima Nuclear Reactors Leak The Fukushima nuclear disaster that occurred in March, 2011in Japan as the result of the earthquake and tsunami led to a number of the serious problems and energy disruption.
• Earth’s Global Energy Budget It is appropriate to inspect the ocean and land spheres independently so as to take advantage of the limitations that arises with them and particularly to the capability of the land and ocean to store […]
• Nuclear Power Provides Cheap and Clean Energy The production of nuclear power is relatively cheap when compared to coal and petroleum. The cost of nuclear fuel for nuclear power generation is much lower compared to coal, oil and gas fired plants.
• Aspects of Materialism and Energy Consumption In my opinion, this led to the formation of the materialism phenomenon and enforced a particular way of thinking centered on meeting one’s demands.”Different economies worldwide use fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural […]
• Innovations on Energy and Water Co-Benefits In addition, the number of harmful emissions that are harmful to both people and the planet will be significantly reduced. The introduction of social innovations is to develop strategies that will solve social problems.
• Climate Change: Renewable Energy Sources Climate change is the biggest threat to humanity, and deforestation and “oil dependency” only exacerbate the situation and rapidly kill people. Therefore it is important to invest in the development of renewable energy sources.
• Energy Resources in Minnesota: Clean Energy Transition Just like the United States, the MROW region is one of the leading coal producers in the country, which means many people and organizations have a significant reliance on this resource.
• The Engie Firm’s Vision of Energy Sobriety in Asia For Engie to have a leading vision of energy sobriety in APAC regions and still make profits compared to their competitors, the company should make strategic alliances with other companies in Japan that can aid […]
• The Concept of Energy Consumption and Integrity Therefore, I prefer the end-use method as it is the most appropriate for a full account of energy consumption patterns in totality.
• “Windfall Taxes on Energy Are All the Rage They Shouldn’t Be” by Mintz As such, the editors expound that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to governments from Europe to the United States grappling with energy alternatives due to its scarcity.
• Å Energi IT Infrastructure and Strategic Solutions The company aspires to expand its operations in the Eastern and Southern parts of the United States of America to serve the local population.
• The EON Firm as an Energy Service Provider The major factor that sets EON apart from other companies within the same industry is that it is It is one of the largest energy providers in the globe, and yet it does not have […]
• The Role of Renewable Energy in Addressing Electricity Demand in Zambia In this regard, ZESCO Limited, the Zambian power utility company, has an obligation to generate and supply the electricity in the country.
• IT Services in the Energy Industry Companies Although the existing literature on the topic of digital transformation is abundant, the area of IT service management within the context of the larger digitalization of organizations is surprisingly underresearched.
• The Caribbean Culture: Energy Security and Poverty Issues Globally, Latin American and the Caribbean also has the most expensive energy products and services because of fuel deprivation in the Caribbean and the Pacific regions.
• Low-Carbon Multi-Energy Options in the UAE S, and Mohamad, M.O.A.’Transition to low-carbon hydrogen energy system in the UAE: sector efficiency and hydrogen energy production efficiency analysis. The authors found that the UAE should put industry and transportation first in the transfer […]
• ExxonMobil: Shaping the Future of Energy Through Innovation and Responsibility ExxonMobil, one of the world’s major publicly-listed energy suppliers and chemical manufacturers, manufactures and deploys next-generation technologies to help fulfill the world’s expanding demand for energy consumption and high-quality chemical products safely and responsibly.
• Water and Energy Problems in Mining Industry The goal is to find and recommend solutions for mining companies to easily access quality ore deposits in inaccessible areas. According to the second interviewee, accessibility to water and electricity are among the major challenges […]
• The Relationship Between the Kinetic Energy of Motion and the Force The ultimate goal of the laboratory work is to determine the relationship between the kinetic energy of motion and the force.
• Sustainable Development and Water-Food-Energy Nexus in Sweden The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations states that the securities of food, energy, and water are interconnected and depend on each other.
• Energy Balance and Expenditure Energy density, which is typically expressed as the number of calories in a gram, is the quantity of energy or calories in a specific weight of food.
• The Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation Infrastructure: Main Threats Thus, the purpose of the work is to analyze the food/agricultural, energy, and transport sectors of critical infrastructure in terms of physical, cyber, or natural disaster threats.
• Mind-Body and Energy Approaches This connects to the film because the video explains how one’s health can be preserved by ensuring that the mental and emotional components of the mind-body system are treated to the appropriate conditions in the […]
• Equations for Predicting Resting Energy Expenditure They helped identify the best equations to use for predicting REE in patients of different weight and age categories when indirect calorimetry is unavailable.
• Interplay of Energy Systems During Physical Exercise At the start of the exercise in consideration, as the three energy systems begin to supply energy to cells, the ATP-PC system provides the most energy during the first 10 seconds of running, with the […]
• Types of Energy and Their Effects on Matter Finally, electrical energy is similar to thermal energy, but in this case, there is the movement of electric charges, which cause perturbation of the electromagnetic field.
• The Importance of Affordable and Clean Energy One of the best ways to accomplish this is to encourage the international community to develop renewable energy sources. Local sources of energy are crucial to developing countries, as occasionally, electricity can be an issue […]
• Energy Deficiency During Training Study by Beals et al. Additionally, the training of the SQT students in MWCW to determine the TDEE, compare it to the TDI and observe temperature patterns did not adhere to various ethical standards as the participant’s health was not […]
• Unnecessarily Waste of Energy During a Typical Day It is common to walk out of place and neglect the duty to turn off the lights. Similar to the previous issue, this action neglects the principle of effective and minimized use of energy in […]
• Barriers to Deploying Renewable Energy in Hotels The main benefit of renewable energy is environmental protection, improving the environmental and social performance of the industry, and reducing utility costs.
• A Virtual Resource to Reimagine Energy for People It is important to note that BP Plc is engaged in both mandatory and voluntary reporting as well as disclosure of information in order to achieve a higher degree of legitimacy.
• Green Energy Solutions & Sustainability at Al Qusais Landfill The figure below presents the overview of the company and the potential solutions to its problems. Furthermore, it is in the best interest of the government to mitigate the negative externalities and promote positive externalities.
• Issues Affecting the Energy Industry and Their Solutions The increasing demand for sustainable energy is one of the issues affecting the sector. Price volatility is one of the most significant concerns in the energy industry.
• Impact of Energy on Ecosystems The major benefit of the generation of renewable energy is the minimization of water and air pollution as it does not presuppose carbon dioxide emission and soil erosion. For instance, the use of wind energy […]
• Renewable Energy: An International Profile To illustrate the severity of some of the outlined consequences and challenges presented to the national environment, the following graph is presented, illustrating the growth rate of the US fracking industry.
• Energy and Sustainability Issue in the Ignabi Community Thus, understanding different methods of generating renewable energy is the key to ensuring that the world achieves a low-carbon level in the future.
• The Speech on the Use of Alternative Energy Sources for Different Audiences The upbringing of children determines the future of a society in which their generation will make decisions, and for this reason, it is necessary to inform them of global issues.
• Eden Project Implements a Sustainable Energy Source The biomes of the attraction, along with some other buildings, are going to be heated by the use of geothermal energy.
• Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector The stable supply of energy is the key to the normal functioning of American society, as it fuels all essential industries that ensure the vitality of the nation.
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Georgia The history of the program dates back to the 1980s when the Low Income Energy Assistance Program was created to mitigate rising energy prices.
• “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act”: Developing Renewable Energy The focus of this bill on the technological aspect of environmental protection is seen in the allocation of funds on loan guarantees, grants for researchers, and the manufacturing of advanced systems.
• Energy and Air Emission Effects of Water Supply Contemporary systems meant to heat water/air explore both the heat pumps and the solar plates that are combined to form a unit with the aim of optimizing on the energy efficiency as well as solar […]
• Metropolitan Edison Company vs. People Against Nuclear Energy In addition, the commission published a hearing notice which entailed an invitation to parties that were interested to submit their briefs explaining the impacts of the accident to the psychological harm or any other indirect […]
• Efficient Solar Refrigeration: A Technology Platform for Clean Energy and Water Refrigeration cycle capable to be driven by low grade energy, substituting gas-phase ejector used in conventional mechanical compressor.
• Non-Renewable Energy and Gross Domestic Product of China The use of non-renewable energy in China has the negative impact on the GDP, as indicated by the negative values of DOLS and CCR coefficients. The generation of renewable energy has a negligible negative impact […]
• Modern Technologies: Wireless Signals Into Energy I love this article because it is beneficial and informative; it tells about the technology that in the near future may enter into daily use by people around the world.
• Energy and Macronutrient Analysis However, in case of considerable sports activities, it is essential to adhere to the advised number of calories in order to maintain the current weight and not to lose muscle mass.
• Energy Efficient Lighting Design in a Corporate Space It is possible to increase energy efficiency by installing LED lights, implementing smart lighting control systems, and reducing the overall levels of light in the office by about 40-50%.
• “Energy Sector Emissions Make for 74% of UAE Total” by Zaatari The article by Zaatari discusses energy sector emissions, which should be regarded as a market failure. According to the text, “energy sector emissions make for 74% of UAE total”.
• Renewable and Sustainable Energy in NYC To provide a deepened assessment of sustainable and renewable energy usage in urban settings with New York City as a principal example.
• Making Solar Energy Affordable Solar energy is a type of energy that is obtained through tapping the sun’s rays radiant and converting it into other energy forms such as heat and electricity.
• Alternative Energy: Types and Benefits Researchers believe that the way that we are using our natural resources soon we would wind up depleting them and also would damage the earth.
• The Realization of the UAE Energy Plan 2050 The UAE energy plan and the green economy are among the key emerging trends influencing the transition and can affect how the future unfolds in the energy sector and the people of the UAE at […]
• Nuclear Energy: High-Entropy Alloy One of the tools for reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions is the development of nuclear energy, which is characterized by a high degree of environmental efficiency and the absence of a significant impact […]
• Impacts of Alternative Energy on the Environment The term “alternative energy” refers to energy sources other than fossil fuels, including renewable sources, such as solar and wind energy, as well as nuclear energy.
• Energy Sector and Effects of Global Warming In an interview that was conducted with some of the experts in this field, one of the respondents stated that “the government has the financial capacity to support the growth and development of renewable energy […]
• Excel Energy Company’s Business Ethics In regard to the company, Excel Energy has been selling power to Excel Power Company and then buying the same units of power back.
• Government Subsidies for Solar Energy This approach has enabled solar companies and developers to penetrate the energy market despite the high costs involved in developing solar power.
• The Clean Energy Revolution Further, the failure of nuclear power to be a source of safe and clean energy, as envisaged early, has led to the need to repeal it with new energy solutions. To this end, the new […]
• CFO Report: Chesapeake Energy Corporation The company’s Board of Directors has failed in corporate governance leading to questionable acts of the CEO and undisclosed financial transactions.
• Building Energy Assessment and Rating Tools Houses are rated prior to building them or after building them and the rating depends on the dwelling’s plan; the erection of its roof, walls, windows and floor; and the direction of its windows relative […]
• House Energy Audit: Water and Energy Consumption Review for the House 265 kWh/kL water supply The actual daily consumption in a period of 8 days of the above-mentioned utilities are calculated and recorded in the following table 2.
• Energy Rating for Residential Buildings This report will look at the various tools used in the measurement of building energy performance and the shortcomings in the tools of measurement.
• Energy Intake and Expenditure Analysis Determination of relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure is therefore important aspect towards determination of maximal energy expenditure, optimization of fat expenditure as secondary source of energy after carbohydrates and capacity to achieve energy […]
• Measurement of Energy Expenditure in Humans Energy expenditure as a whole is comprised of Basal Metabolic Rate, energy above BMR that is needed to process food, and physical activity thermogenesis which is the energy used during physical activities.
• Artificial Leaf as Cheap and Reliable Source of Alternative Energy When it is receives solar energy, the artificial leaf absorbs the energy and stores it in the bonds of the diatomic Hydrogen molecules liberated when water molecules are split by the silicon cells.
• Energy and Efficiency Knowledge and Capabilities in Saudi Arabia The main incentives in the frames of the NEEP in Saudi Arabia include regular energy auditing in the industrial and commercial sectors, developing policies for energy-consuming regulation in residential buildings and improving the exchange of […]
• Electrical Engineering Building Uses Wind Energy The purpose of this fact-finding mission was to determine an appropriate type and rating of the wind turbine based on three factors: the average wind data at UNSW; the peak power demand for the EE […]
• Technology Upgrade: The “A” Energy Company The following is an examination of the “A” Energy Company and delves into a SWOT assessment of the current system and the potential alternatives that can be implemented to replace it.
• Superior Energy Services: Assessing Dividend Policy The current dividend policy adopted by the company can be identified as the irregular dividend policy, as the organization leader is clearly geared towards returning the cash to the key stakeholders.
• GE Taps into Coolest Energy Storage Technology around The reaction occurs the other way round during the discharge process where the sodium ions shift to the cathode reservoir through the separating plate. In addition, the energy saving system is designed to enable monitoring, […]
• The Sun’s Light and Heat: Solar Energy Issue The figure below provides an overview of the major parts of the solar system, which include the solar core, the radiative zone, the convective zone, the photosphere, the chromosphere, and the corona among others.
• Boosting Gas Turbine: Energy Analysis in the Thermal Power Plant The first law of thermodynamics is the principle that guides energy analysis and the continuity equation over the system and its elements make the energy analysis a dominant method.
• Solar Energy: Review and Analysis Available literature shows that most commercial CSP plants in Spain and the United States using synthetic oil as the transfer fluid and molten salt as the thermal energy storage technology are able to achieve a […]
• Financing Rural Energy Projects in China: Lessons for Nigeria China has sustained many electricity projects using different project strategies. China has sustained many electricity projects using different project strategies.
• Energy and Nanotechnologies: Australia’s Future Given the concerns about the sustainability and the security of the energy supply, the fast pace of economic development, the connection between global warming and fossil fuels, the author seeks to investigate alternative energy efficient […]
• Energy Trust: Technology and Innovation Similarly, the Energy Trust demonstrates commercial and pre-commercial renewable energy technologies and builds market for renewable energy. Besides, renewable energy is cost effective than other sources of energy in the long run.
• Mining Investment in Mongolia’s Energy Sector To ensure that the energy initiative in the country gets public support, the government has also recognized that it is essential to meet the needs of all the stakeholders of the resource. Mongolia Energy Corporation […]
• Solar and Wind Energy in the Empty Quarter Desert However, the main bulk of the report focuses on the proposal to build a stand alone renewable energy source, a combination of a solar power wind turbine system that will provide a stable energy source […]
• Wind Energy for the Citizens of Shikalabuna, Sri Lanka The citizens of Shikalabuna are shot of the possibility to implement the required wind turbines and get a chance to pay less using the natural source available.
• The Impact of Energy on Logistics Systems In the long term, it has been estimated that there will be continual increases in energy prices and this will directly correlate to increased energy costs within the supply chain.
• Effect of Title XI of the Energy and Security Act of 2007 on Transportation In this paper, we will try to anticipate the impact of Title XI of The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 on the transportation industry.
• Energy, Oil and Gas Industry in the United Kingdom Examples of international bonds are Eurocurrencies and Eurobonds which are mostly for the European market.[3] The United Kingdom is one of the most energy-rich countries in the European country, enjoying a wealth of energy resources […]
• Coal Energy and Reserves in New Zealand The main use of coal in New Zealand is in the production of electric energy. Timber production in the lumbering industry has also used coal as the chief source of energy.
• Krakow Energy Efficiency Project (Poland) This paper describes the Krakow Energy Efficiency Project whose project proponent were the World Bank and the Government of Poland. The first parameter was the satisfaction of the end-user consumer with regard to the standards […]
• Investment Project: Energy and Petrochemical Industry: SABIC and Petro Rabigh Companies The Saudi petrochemical industry is the result of the venture to add value to natural gas and oil in the 1070s.
• Organic Macromolecules and Energy Systems It is stored in the substances of the cells like carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, and is released through the interaction with oxygen.
• The Energy Crisis and Its Biological and Environmental Impact While the process of formation of fossil fuels is long and the process of their consumption quick, the use of these fuels presents hazards to the environment.
• Application of Catalyst and Energy Production This work entails developing a catalyst coupled with the construction of a good reformer in the field of catalysis. The catalyst is released at the end of the reaction and may be used again.
• Fuel Cell as an Alternative Energy Source For the fuel cell to operate continuously the reactants must flow into the cell, and the products out of the cell and the electrolyte must remain within the cell.
• Renewable Energy and Transport Fuel Use Patterns The base data is as follows: Table 1 The first segment of this analysis tests for differences between consumption of natural gas and ethanol.
• Provide Energy From Fusion Analysis Energy conversion, for instance, is a foundational activity that is very critical in mechanical engineering now and even in the past.”At first it was the steam engines, then a graduation to internal combustion systems of […]
• Energy Resource Projects in Ohio The company in charge of construction and development is Innergex Renewable Energy. Nevertheless, the support from the state and various ecological funds is bound to compensate for any issues, thus making Hillcrest Solar facility a […]
• Renewable Energy Technologies As for the construction decision and the way of harnessing the wave power, a variety of solutions has been proposed. Cheap and reliable desalinization technology such as one described in the Economist article could be […]
• The Rise of Alberta’s Unapologetic Petro-Patriots One of the critical things to remember is that energy production is one of the important industries that facilitate the development of human society.
• Solar Energy Selling Framework The list of actions to complete the required activity goes in the following sequence: planning actions, sales pitch itself, and reflection. The actions, aimed at doing are the four stages of a sales pitch, that […]
• Energy Relations Between the European Union and Russia: Economic and Political Perspectives In the last part of this study, a conclusion about the motivation that underlies the actions of Russia and the EU, and the interconnection of the political and economic reasons for such activities will be […]
• Lunar Energy: Formic Acid Case Lunar Energy would like to make an offer to the hospital regarding the provision of energy in the form of formic acid.
• Future Innovation in the Energy Industry The technological revolution of the 21st century will continue to shape the way people live now and in the future. Specifically, in the field of agriculture, technological innovation is likely to introduce precision in agriculture […]
• Energy Problems in Modern India For any country in the world, energy is one of the most critical sectors of the economy. The energy complex is one of the most critical sectors of the economy, particularly those that are of […]
• Ecosystem: Consumer Energy Use The basic factor of the river ecosystem is the water flow, which influences the entire system. The other factor is the temperature which affects and influences the flow of a river as well as its […]
• Resolute Energy Corporation: Project Budget Development D 350 for meals to the team. The project has presented a budget line of U.S.
• Resolute Energy Corporation: Project Plan Template The Resolute Energy Corporation is one of the stakeholders in the energy sector in the United States of America and is listed in the Russell 2000 index.
• ExtraSolar Planet Life: The Sun Energy In recent years, many scientists agreed that the presence of liquid water on a planet is the perfect condition for developing life.
• Renewable Energy Ethical Question Despite the fact that the power of wind, sun, and water can be transformed into energy the great majority of people argue the importance of the renewable energy system implementation proving that the disadvantages should […]
• Valero Energy: Marketer and Producer of Fuels The corporation is a significant figure in the international oil and power market. A limited partnership of Valero Energy Corporation is to buy terminals of refined petroleum in Louisiana and Houston.

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• Superior Energy Services: Staffing System & Organizational Strategy
• Virtual Water and Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• Sustainable Energy: Business Solutions
• Renewable Energy Resources in Qatar
• Reducing Energy Consumption in Schools
• Environmental Protection With Energy Saving Tools
• The Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Effect
• Water and Energy Requirements of Curcubita Maxima
• European Union and Its Energy Situations
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• Solar Energy Project: Stakeholder and Governance Analysis
• Energy Crisis in the Next 10-12 Years Is Inevitable
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• Alternative Energy and Green Improvements
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• An Energetic but Practical Mini Cooper Car
• Energy in New York City Analysis
• China and Its Energy Needs and Strategies
• Tidal Energy Technology Review
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• Canadian Renewable Energy Industry
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• Conceptual Chemistry. Wind Turbine vs. Coal Energy
• Activation Energy Barrier Definition
• Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
• Energy Wasting and Consumption Optimization
• China: Impact of Energy Production
• ‘An Energy Revolution for the Greenhouse Century’ by Martin Hoffert
• Advanced Ecological Economics: Energy Options for the Global Economy
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• Energy Consumption in Electric and Fossil Fuel
• Price Influence on Energy Drink Consumption Behavior
• 5 Hour Energy Drink: Observational Field Research
• Energy and Utility Firms and Their Final Consumers
• Bismuth Vanadate Photocatalyst for Solar Energy
• Thermodynamics History: Heat, Work, and Energy
• Renewable Energy and Politics Relationships
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• Peak Pricing Applied to Energy Sector
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• Achieving Full Potential in the Energy Market
• The Canadian Electric Energy Industry
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• The EU-Russia Energy Relations
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• Global Energy Consumption Trends for 2010-2040
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• Primitive Energy Company’s Capital Budgeting
• UAE Foreign Policy and Association of Energy Sources
• Global Warming and Alternative Energy Awareness
• The UAE Energy Sources, Foreign Policy and Security
• Student Behaviors and Energy Consumption
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• Eco-Built Homes Company: Montana Energy Project
• Energy Consumption and Its Indices
• Car Recycling: Direct and Indirect Energy Use
• Regulatory Controls in the Energy Market Supply Chain
• Energy Poverty Elimination in Developing Countries
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• European Energy Market Liberalization
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• Southeast Asia: Energy Security and Economic Growth
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• Hedging in the Energy Sector
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• Static Hydraulic Energy Project Requirements
• BP Company: Strategic Planning in the Energy Industry
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• The Clean Energy Business Council Evaluation
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Energy consumption in the world has been in increase over the years, this has mostly been due to the ever increasing world population and the need to meet the energy needs of industries that are ever expanding their capacity. Energy sources that are available in meeting global energy include gas, oil, coal, Nuclear, biomass, wind, geothermal, biofuel, hydroelectric, solar heat and solar PV. Oil which has been in use for decades now happened to be the most dominant source of energy. Globally, Oil consumption is expected to continue increasing simply because an alternative source of energy that has the potential of competing with it is yet to be found. Natural gas is expected to grow faster than any other source of energy within the next decade. It is important to note that wide disparity continue to exist on energy consumption among various categories of countries.  

In the past Consumption of energy has traditionally corresponded with being the dominant economy. However this is expected to change, especially with the recent efforts at generating the greatest wealth with as little energy as possible. For instance, as China overtakes the united states in energy consumption, the United States continue to hold the number one position of the world largest economies.  

The Major Energy Consuming Countries

China is arguably the world top consumer of energy, a position which it acquired mid last year after overtaking the United States which had monopolized that position for almost a decade. The country growing appetite for energy has altered the global energy market and sustained prices of the oil and coal in the last couple of years, a growth that is also expected to have significant long-term implication on energy security of the United States.  

The United States after being overtaken by China stands at number two in energy consumption, something that has been attributed to the global recession which is said to have hit the United States harder that China.

The Major Energy Consuming Developing Countries

Developing countries are increasing their energy consumption at a faster rate than before, principally due to the need to expand their economies and the need to improve the living standards of their rapidly growing population. According to US Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), their overall consumption of energy is expected to triple in course of the next thirty years. At the top of the list of the world largest consumers of energy in the developing countries category is China which also tops the global list on the same.

India, another developing countries, is experiencing astronomical growth in its population is another great consumer of energy. The only consolation is that India is endowed with a wide range of both exhaustible and renewable sources of energy source that include oil, coal, and natural gas, however it has to contend with the fact that it is endowed with commercial fuels sources which force their needs to be met by non-commercial sources that include animal waste, crop residue and fuelwood. It energy consumption levels have been consistently increasing just like majority other developing and developed countries, something that has been attributed to the economic development and population growth.  Brazil another developing country is also one of the greatest consumers of energy in that a category. It energy needs mainly come from coal, hydroelectric, oil, natural gas, and nuclear majority of which are outsourced elsewhere.  

The Major Energy Consuming Developed Countries

The United States has been the greatest energy consumer in the whole world for a long period, this was before China appetite for energy exceeded that of the United States which on the other hand had been recovering from recession which had a negative impact on is productivity and hence its energy consumption. Another reason that has been cited as a probably factor that has necessitated this situation is the United States renewed effort at increasing it wealth at minimal energy.    

Another developed country that has proved to have an extremely large appetite for energy is Japan. Currently Japan stands at number three behind the China and the United States, in the category of the largest consumers of energy among the world most developed countries. Japan reliance on the other countries for energy is so much such that only 4% of its total energy consumption comes from within its borders.    

The European Union which comprise of a total of 27 countries is another of a major consumer of energy. For some time now the energy consumption of this region has averaged 17% of the world energy consumption, with gas constituting the most dominant fuel and the natural oil emerging the fastest growing energy source. Nuclear energy has also contributed a sizeable part of the total energy that has been in use in this region, despite the opposition on the same from some member states that include Spain, Australia, Portugal, and Denmark. Just like other regions of the world energy consumption is poised to keep on increasing due to the ever increasing energy needs that have to be addressed.     

Case Study for Those Developed Countries

In this study we will look at the tax and price levels for automobile fuels in developed counties, the member of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development). We will look at the issues involved in comparative perspective. We will examine what is commonly known as diesel fuel (diesel and gasoline) in this study. All statistics will be gotten from the Energy Prices and Taxes which is one of the publications of the International Energy Agency; in this case, the 2 nd quarter of the 2008 publication will be the main sources.      

It is important to note that ordinarily fuel with lead are normally penalized with higher taxes due to their negative ecological effects, which explain why they are not that common in OECD countries. In fact, it is only a matter of time before they completely disappear. Something that is also worth a mention is the fact that pump price are normally broken down in a number of costs, taxes, and margin. These elements ordinarily reflect the successive relationship that make up the technical-economic oil chain, which normally goes "from the well to the pump," tax system, of the source country of the energy, cost of production of  oil, refinery costs, taxes system in the consumer country,  transport cost of the crude oil, and profit expectation of the oil company.

Other than the national specificities, we have two types of taxes that are levied in the country of consumers of these oil products namely; excise taxes and the general sales taxes. This does not however mean that no other taxes can be present, in majority of case you will find all sort of taxes, which might ne intended on account of infrastructure (road pipeline et al). The study examines the total price of fuel, base price, actual price, together with the proportion between the entire three variables. Similar units will be used to express price, the same case with taxes.

First, the study compares tax levels with the current prices of diesel and gasoline of these countries in question (OECD). Secondly, the study looks ate the different trajectories that have been followed since the year 2000 onwards, and especially the relationship with 'energy crisis starting 2000s.'

From this sample it is evident that fuel costs are normally closely related due to the fact that crude oil together with its derivatives usually traded on the international market. This therefore means that differences in prices emanates principally from differences in national fiscal policies. In fact it the tax, which varies among countries, which once added on the base price, brings about differences in pump prices. Because of high taxes, pump prices of gas in Germany, Denmark, and Australia, just as is shown in the graph, get elevated in Europe. On the other hand, lower prices in these countries (OECD) are mostly found in North America simply because they are in close proximity to the base prices. Gas price in Mexico whose weak taxes reflect the country subsidizing of fuel are normally modest. Gas is also comparably cheap in Canada, and the United States, despite the double taxation structure in their tax system. In the United States particularly, taxation mostly comprise of a road tax which averages a 10 cent per litre at any given time.

Australia is another country that has a kind of a double taxation system, whose effect is however canceled-out by the existence of a tax credit. In New Zealand, you will find a VAT and an excise tax and a specific tax of 10 cent or less per litre, a tax which normally goes towards the maintenance of roads.

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IELTS Writing Task 1: U.S. Energy Consumption

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"T he line chart shows different U.S. energy consumption from 1980 to  2030.

Summarize  the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant."

Write at least 150 words.

Before you begin make sure you know the right structure for writing Task 1-Map. The structure you should use for a map is as shown in the picture to the right. (same as graphic).

• Introduction. Here you just paraphrase (say with different words) the task prompt.
• Overview -    Here you summarize the key trends of the graphic. It could be the highest or the lowest points in the picture. (The Overview can be at the very end of the essay, like a conclusion)
• Key Trend 1 -   Pick your first clear trend, change, similarity, or difference between the data and report that.
• Key Trend 2 -   Pick your second clear trend, change, similarity, or difference between the data and report that.

Length: No more than 170 words and no less than 150.

The first step for you is to analyze the graph and make a plan on how are you going to follow it.

Use the legend section to see which type of energy is represented by which line.

On this graph we can see:

Key Fact 1   - Petrol and oil consumption has always been the highest, and it's projected to only increase dramatically .

Key Fact 2  - Coal and natural gas consumption have stayed relatively the same and are projected to grow equally , with coal growing slightly higher than natural gas.

Key Fact 3 - All of the renewable energy sources (nuclear, solar/wind, and hydropower) have been a tiny portion of the total energy consumption and are not expected to grow much by the end of 2030.

Example Answer:

Introduction:.

The line graphic illustrates different types of energy being used from 1980 to 2030 in the United States of America.

The line graphic illustrates  ________

Consumption  - use, use up, be in use, to be utilized, to be taken, etc.

As a whole , the consumption of renewable energy has been and is expected to remain a tiny portion of the total energy consumption in the U.S.

As a whole,...

_________ has been and is expected to _________..

Vocabulary:

renewable energy  -  energy that can be renewed, or produced all the time (wind, solar, water)

a tiny portion of the total  - a very small amount, very little

Big Change 1:

Petrol and oil usage has always been the largest ever since 1980 and it is only expected to nearly double until 2030. The same pattern follows with the other fossil fuels coal and natural gas. Their consumption pattern has been following the same steady rise over the years, with natural gas being used more in 1980 and coal expected to overtake it by the year 2030.

________ has always been the largest ever since _______ .

The same pattern follows with the... 

Their consumption pattern has been...

expected to nearly double  - almost increase by 100%

fossil fuels  - fuels or energy taken from the ground (oil, coal, natural gas)

steady rise - growing slowly but consistently

to overtake  - to replace, to become on top of another, to become number one

Big Change 2:

As for the use of renewable energy , their consumption has been very limited . Nuclear, solar, wind, and hydropower are expected to rise only by a little until the end of the available data and are going to follow the same development pattern , with nuclear expected to be the highest in use of all renewables.

As for the use of...

very limited  - having very little use, having close to no use

follow the same development pattern  - follow the same path, same growth, same protection

Solar Energy Essay

500 words essay on solar energy.

Solar energy is the energy which the earth receives from the sun which converts into thermal or electrical energy. Moreover, solar energy influences the climate of the earth and weather to sustain life. It has great potential which we must use to our advantage fully. Through the solar energy essay, we will look at this in detail and know more about it carefully.

Importance of Solar Energy

Solar energy is very important as it is a clean and renewable source of energy. Thus, this means it will not damage the earth in any way. In addition, it is available on a daily basis. Similarly, it does not cause any kind of pollution.

As it is environment-friendly, it is very important in today’s world. It is so much better than other pollution sources of energies like fossil fuels and more. Further, it has low maintenance costs.

Solar panel systems do not require a lot of solar power energy. Moreover, they come with 5-10 years of warranty which is very beneficial. Most importantly, it reduces the cost of electricity bills.

In other words, we use it mostly for cooking and heating up our homes. Thus, it drops the utility bills cost and helps us save some extra money. Further, solar energy also has many possible applications.

A lot of communities and villages make use of solar energy to power their homes, offices and more. Further, we can use it in areas where there is no access to a power grid. For instance, distilling the water is Africa and powering the satellites in space.

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Uses of Solar Energy

In today’s world, we use solar energy for a lot of things. Firstly, we use solar power for many things as small as calculators to as big as power plants which power the entire city. We use the most common solar power for small things.

For instance, many calculators use solar cells to operate, thus they never run out of batteries. Moreover, we also have some watches which run on solar cells. Similarly, there are also radios which run on solar cells.

Thus, you see so many things run on solar power. All satellites run on solar power otherwise they won’t be able to function. Moreover, large desalinization plants make use of solar power if there is little or no freshwater.

In addition, many countries have solar furnaces. We also use solar power commercially and residentially. You will find its uses in transportation service too. In fact, soon, solar powers will also be out on the streets.

Conclusion of Solar Energy Essay

To sum it up, solar energy is a cost-effective means of energy which is quite useful for people that have huge families. When we install solar panels, we can get solar energy which will reduce electricity costs and allow us to lead a sustainable lifestyle. Thus, we must all try to use it well to our advantage.

FAQ of Solar Energy Essay

Question 1: What is solar energy in simple words?

Answer 1: Solar energy is basically the transformation of heat, the energy which is derived from the sun. We have been using it for thousands of years in numerous different ways all over the world. The oldest uses of solar energy are for heating, cooking, and drying.

Question 2: What are the advantages of solar energy?

Answer 2: There are many advantages of solar energy. Firstly, it is a renewable source of energy which makes it healthy. Moreover, it also reduces the electricity bills of ours. After that, we can also use it for diverse applications. Further, it also has low maintenance costs.

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Writing Task 1 Line Graph Sample Answer (US Consumption of Energy)

Below is a sample Task 1 question on line graphs. It uses the following structure.

Paragraph 1

Paraphrase question

Paragraph 2

Overview  of 2 main features. You will notice that I have included no numbers and used very general language.

Paragraph 3

Details of the first main feature. Here I have gone into more detail about the first general point I mentioned in the previous paragraph.

Paragraph 4

Details of the second main feature.

You will notice that I have written a lot more about the first feature. I did this because I think the most used fuels and more significant. You will also notice that I shortened ‘Quadrillion units’ to ‘q’. This is acceptable if you tell the examiner this by putting it in brackets, as I have done.

Don’t look at the answer yet try to do the question without any help and then compare it with my answer.

The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about energy consumption in the USA since 1980, with projections until 2030.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

Source: Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers.

The line graph shows energy consumption by fuel type in the United States from 1980-2008, with projected use until 2030.

Overall, fossil fuels have been the dominant type and will continue this trend into the future. Nuclear and renewable energy sources have represented a small but significant proportion of total energy use, and despite small projected gains, they are projected to continue doing so.

Petrol and Oil command the biggest share with 35 quadrillion units (35q) in 1980, rising to approximately 40q in 2008, and this trend is set to continue with a projected value of nearly 50q in 2030. In 1980 natural gas and coal came in second and third, with around 16q and 20q, respectively. However, coal overtook natural gas in 1990 and, despite some fluctuation, is set to be the second most used fuel in 2030 with just over 30q. It is predicted that natural gas will level off and remain relatively constant at about 25q.

Nuclear and renewable energies all represented around 4q in 1980 and fluctuated up until 2008.  It is speculated that nuclear energy will reach 10q by 2030 and solar/wind around 5q, with hydropower dropping and then remaining constant at approximately 2q.

I hope you have found this useful and if there are other questions you would like me to answer, just let me know in the comments section below.

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Energy Conservation Essay in English for Students

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Essay on Energy Conservation: Efforts and measures that we take to limit energy consumption are called energy conservation. Renewable energy sources can be replenished back in nature, and Non-renewable sources are not available for unlimited time, and they take millions of years to be regenerated. Our aim should be to reduce, reuse, and recycle available resources. Alternate energy sources like tidal energy, wind energy, and solar energy should be used to conserve energy.

Essay on Energy Conservation in 500 Words

Below we have provided Energy Conservation Essay in English, suitable for class 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed. – Mahatma Gandhi

Energy conservation is the act of making an effort to reduce energy consumption. It can be done by either using the power in lesser quantities or using the said energy in more efficient ways. National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated by people all over India on the 14th of December each year. Every year, the world consumes two percent more energy than utilized in the previous year. We are using up more resources than we discover. In India, the domestic sector consumes twenty percent of the energy, whereas the commercial division utilises eighty percent. Around eight percent of the energy is wasted because of the structure and design of the equipment.

Importance of Energy Conservation

Fossil fuels like petroleum, coal, natural gas, and minerals, and metals like iron, silver, gold, copper, etc., are minimal on the earth and exhaustible. Hence, it becomes our social duty to conserve and preserve them. There is a great risk of depletion of non-renewable and limited resources lurking in our heads. Countries like the United States, China, India, etc., heavily depend on oil-producing nations. The stock of oil in these countries is restricted and may come to an end very soon with how people are utilizing it carelessly.

The demand is always more than the supply, and hence, that is why we have to pay such high amounts for this resource. Therefore, it becomes necessary to conserve it and utilize it judiciously until its alternative can be found or discovered. Fossil fuels are a significant contributor to the rise of global warming , and these fuels emit a lot of carbon dioxide into the environment, thus causing the greenhouse effect. The results of global warming are quite evident in how we have been facing rising sea levels, hotter temperatures, and the increase of deadly diseases like cancer.

Hence, conservation of energy is required to reduce the effect of global warming on the planet. Activities like coal mining and building nuclear power plants have caused a lot of forest destruction. This has affected the flora and fauna of those regions in a very negative way. Sometimes, even humans are forcefully displaced from those places. These sites lead to a lot of air pollution and related spills. The only way that we won’t require more of these plants is if we conserve energy wholeheartedly.

Conserving energy can also lead to domestic savings, and it helps us be less dependent on finite resources and use other methods or ways to get things done. For example, one can always use a bicycle to travel to nearby places rather than take their car even to buy groceries from the store at the corner. By conserving energy, we also help in providing better health for ourselves and all other human beings on earth.

Ways and Techniques of Energy Conservation

Some ways of conserving energy are of utmost simple to follow and can be carried out by each individual. You can always make sure that you use electricity only when needed and not waste it. Switch off the lights and fans when not in use. Make it a point to turn off the television if no one is watching it. You can leave curtains open for the direct sunlight to enter during the daytime rather than switching on tube lights. Please turn on your air conditioner for three to four hours at a stretch and then close it during the summers. Please do not keep it running for the whole day or night.

Try doing more tasks manually, rather than taking the help of technology. For example, instead of using the dishwasher, wash dishes with your own hands. Replace the traditional light bulbs in your house with compact fluorescent lights, CFLs, or any other energy-efficient bulbs. These alternatives use twenty-five to eighty percent less electricity than your traditional ones. These can be a little more expensive when you purchase them, but you save a lot on your electricity bills, and they even last at least three times longer.

Certain countries like Singapore, France, Denmark, etc., have started levying an energy tax. This encourages people to use less of it and use it cautiously, forcing them to turn on to less expensive alternatives and inexhaustible. Many institutions, including airports and hotels, have started installing solar panels on their roofs to reduce electricity consumption and channelise the sun’s energy in a way that doesn’t burn a hole in their pockets.

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Type of paper: Argumentative Essay

Topic: Energy , Solar Energy , Conservation , Economics , Consumption , Policy , Air , Government

Words: 1925

Published: 2020/12/12

Introduction

Failure to conserve energy and overreliance on non-renewable sources has resulted in global warming. Opting for recycling methods and renewable sources of energy can lower our dependency on fossil fuels and help preserve energy. Energy consumption is detrimental; energy conservation is beneficial to the economy and thwarts global warming. This forms the thesis statement of this paper and I will defend my stand with factual evidences. Energy conservation is possible by shifting priorities towards renewable sources that consumes less energy, while fossil fuels and modern lifestyle leads to excess energy consumption. There are persistent debates about the efficiency of renewable sources in coping up with the wrath of rapid industrialization worldwide. Also, critics argue that moral issues pertaining to energy consumption will hamper industrial development and technological discoveries. These opposing viewpoints are vividly discussed. Counter-arguments and rebuttals are presented in order to reach an unbiased conclusion.

Significance of energy conservation and renewable sources

Several countries are increasingly taking up measures to reduce waste of energy. Conservation of energy has two main benefits: it helps in boosting economy, and next, it reduces carbon emissions. According to Reuters (2015), China attempts to cut down on coal usage in order to reduce harmful pollution as well as slash the energy intensity of its economy, which is predicted to grow at its lowest rate in 25 years. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) aims to introduce policies targeted at lowering coal consumption and restricting the number of energy-intensive projects. The emphasis is on maintaining equilibrium between promoting a pollution-free environment and restraining from an economy that is over-influenced by energy intensive industries. Wind power capacity would be raised to 200 gigawatts (GW) and solar power will get a boost of around 100 GW by 2020. This would be a steep rise from the current 95.8 GW and 26.5 GW respectively. The Chinese government also aims to enhance natural gas output to more than 245 billion cubic meters every year by 2020. It plans to cap coal utility to below 65 percent of total primary energy consumption by 2017. Renewable sources would be pivotal in implementing these changes in policies (as cited in Reuters, 2015). China is not the only country that has acknowledged the significance of energy conservation. Governments and NGOs are taking initiatives to ward off health hazards brought about by industrial emissions. Air pollution and energy bills are now a major concern for the general public. Children are getting affected and long-term diseases are obstructing their normal growth. An ailing society can do little to upgrade the national economy. Also, the Earth’s surface temperatures have already heated above the preindustrial temperatures, and this continuing trend would fail to sustain life on the Earth. Campaigns for energy conservation should start at the community level and is not limited to industrial energy exploitation. Minimal energy consumption should begin at home by choosing recycling methods and turning off electrical appliances when not in use. Water and paper should be saved; it is more of a practical requirement than theoretically supporting the cause. Few hotels and tourist departments have already started recycling. This cause needs to be supported universally. Several countries have planned to meet energy demands by renewable sources in order to cut expenditure and adhere to air quality standards. According to the UK government (2011), renewable sources have potential to rake in huge economic profits and create thousands of jobs. The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP reassured the coalition government’s commitment to follow the EU’s renewable energy targets. The government officials aim to source 15% of all energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020. Investments worth £2.5billion would be made in renewable energy projects in the UK. It would also create12, 000 jobs across the country. Increase in wind generation and utility of biofuels in transportation has already kickstarted the involvement of renewable sources in catalyzing economical growth. Renewable energy multiplies energy security and decrease greenhouse emissions. It supports jobs and growth, and brought back traditional industrial practices in the country (as cited in GOV.UK, 2011). Exploring the range and capacity of renewable sources would create a new sector of employment. Economic pressures upon the citizens would be lessened and a safe environment will be guaranteed. Flora and fauna would be protected and sustenance of ecological balance will be possible by reducing energy consumption. This transformation can make new discoveries in the research and education sector; thus, paving the way for an all round development. According to Johansson et al. (1993), renewables can play a significant role in the global energy economy. Renewable energy generation is anticipated to increase from 20% in 1985 to 60% in 2025. Contributions are expected to be made from hydropower, intermittent renewables like wind, solar power and biomass. Involvement of intermittent renewables would be as high as 30% by the middle of the next century. Increased penetration by intermittent renewables devoid of any electrical storage would be made possible by advanced natural gas-fired gas turbine power generation systems. This method would work at low capital costs, high thermodynamic efficiency and flexibility. Backing up intermittent renewables would be possible at a low cost with negligible requirement for energy storage (Johansson et al., 1993). In a latest report, university students are also taking active initiatives in promoting a clean-air revolution. Students at the University of the West of England are now experimenting with human urine to convert it into electricity. Tagged as the "Pee-Power", this method explains that microbial fuel cells work by utilizing live microbes, which feed on urine (fuel) for growth and maintenance. The microbial fuel cells would tap a portion of that biochemical energy needed for microbial growth and convert into electricity. This “pee-power” or urine-tricity doesn’t require fossil fuels and it reestablishes the utility of recycling process. This is a highly reasonable technique, as creating one microbial fuel cell costs about £1, and the total unit would just need £600 to set up (as cited in Barrell, 2015). According to Greenpeace USA (2014), renewable sources of energy can meet 96% of electricity and 98% of heating demands. On the contrary, fossil fuels contribute towards 80% of global warming pollution. Greenpeace, GWEC and EREC are now implementing several policy changes that emphasize on assuring energy security. Fundamental changes in the way energy is consumed and generated can bring about substantial results for both the economy and climatic conditions. Some of the significant policy changes deemed fit for this purpose is: phasing out subsidies for fossil fuels and nuclear energy, internalizing the social and environmental costs of energy creation thorough ‘cap and trade’ emissions dealing. Prioritizing renewable power generation, mandating strict efficiency standards for energy consuming appliances and vehicles etc. are some other crucial features of the reformed policy planning (as cited in Greenpeace USA, 2014). The US government has persistently prioritized the urgency of a clean air revolution. In an attempt to modify its utility of renewable sources of energy, it passed several laws and regulations. The Clean Air Act, which was passed by the Congress in 1970 and improvised latest in 1990 have reaped in economic benefits. According to Johnson (2011), a projected profit of $1.3 trillion in public health and environment was made for a cost of just $50 billion in 2010. Economic analysts foresee an astonishing growth of $2 trillion in profits, at a cost of $65 billion. The U.S. environmental technologies sustained 1.7 million jobs in 2008. Air pollution control equipments generated revenues worth over $18 billion in 2007 (as cited in Johnson, 2011). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (2014), stated the role of local governments in reducing energy consumption in their jurisdictions. It would assist homeowners in saving money with residential energy value policies and programs. Energy efficiency and effective products would help residents in lowering annual energy bills by an estimated average of $750. There are residential-sector efficiency programs that raise investment in local economies and offer jobs for skilled professionals. The residential sector contributes toward 17% of total greenhouse emissions in the US. This initiative can potentially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Local governments have the option of lowering the rate of producing energy efficient improvements in new or existing homes. Local governments may coordinate with electric and gas utilities, regional energy efficiency organizations or, trade groups in order to develop and promote local energy efficiency initiatives and policies (as cited in US EPA, 2014). Discouraging the consumption of scarce and imported fuels has been promoted throughout the evolution of American governance. The 1973 oil-embargo was aimed towards enhancing self-sufficiency in energy. A nationwide drive towards energy conservation helps in attaining this goal. Industries consuming in excess of one million GJ/A (100) are obliged to report their energy consumption and conservation efforts to the Department of Energy. Incentives are also offered for expenditures on new capital plant, which are based on an alternative energy source to non-renewable sources. Federal legislation has approved the production of electricity by sawmills. There are greater efforts for utilizing residues as a source of energy (as cited in FAO, 2013). Energy consumption is a bigger issue and it affects everyone equally. The citizens of developed countries are blessed to have the federal government’s plans and policies for safeguarding the population from the ill effects of global warming. But, the developing nations continue to struggle with several diseases that result out of harmful influences of global warming. Lack of information and resources make it difficult for state governments to plan ways of energy conservation. Energy is wasted than consumed properly. It is a totally different scenario in the developing nations that have no idea about the permanent damages caused by wasting energy. Polluted vehicles are rampant with extremely poor air quality standards. Apart from economic burden arising out of energy wastage, people continue to struggle with chronic diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, asthma, lung diseases etc. are very common in developing countries.

Counter-argument

However, critics have their own stand. Some argue that renewable sources would fail to cope up with the rapid pace of industrialization across the world. They perceive the reduction in energy consumption as a backward step towards a deteriorating society. According to the International Energy Agency (2015), the rural areas in developing countries are heavily dependent upon biomass. An estimated 2.5 billion people rely on fuel wood, charcoal, agricultural waste and animal dung to meet their energy demands for cooking. In several countries, biomass contributes for over 90% of household energy consumption. Persistent reliance upon biomass obstructs enactment of new policies. Research predicts that the number of people depending on biomass will shoot up to over 2.6 billion by end of 2015 and to 2.7 billion by 2030. The move towards a cleaner and modern energy sources for cooking has reversed. Approximately, 1.3 million people (mainly including women and children) suffer premature deaths resulting out of susceptibility to indoor air pollution from biomass. Time and efforts are wasted in collection of fuels rather than on income generation. Overuse of biomass can result in land degradation and regional air pollution. Shifting towards modern electrical appliances is suggested in order to reverse the damages incurred by biomass. Switching to oil-based fuels is advised (as cited in International Energy Agency, 2015). According to Conserve Energy Future (2015), there are many disadvantages of using renewable sources of energy. Renewable sources have unreliable supply owing to dependency on weather conditions. Inability to generate the required amount of energy would lower use of energy; thus, hampering industrial growth. It is impossible to generate them in large quantities. Coal powered plants are capable of producing large amounts. Renewables require mammoth capital costs. It requires large investments for building and maintaining renewable energy plants. In order to meet the large amounts of electricity produced by fossil fuels, vast number of solar panels and wind farms need to be designed. Abundant space is required for this purpose and is a huge expense (as cited in Conserve Energy Future, 2015).

After a thorough research, it can be concluded that reducing energy consumption can help sustain environmental balance. Societal and industrial progress is a continuing process and renewable sources can efficiently meet the required energy demands. The ultimate target should be to recycle residues into useful energy. Discoveries are made to implement renewable sources on a regular basis and reduce our dependency on non-renewable sources. However, it would take some time before these ideologies are successfully incorporated worldwide. Oppositions and scams are a part of business and society. Governments have to carefully augment national economies and balance it with environmental safety measures.

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