A treasure trove of American energy facts and figures

Check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s interactive map

How many wind farms in the state of Iowa? Which region of the U.S. has greater geothermal potential, the Rockies or the Appalachians? Who spends more on energy per capita, Louisiana or Alaska?

You might have never considered these questions, but the U.S. Energy Information Administration has the answers—and there’s plenty more where that came from.

The U.S. EIA’s energy mapping system puts a vast amount of energy information at your fingertips. This incredible interactive tool takes the latest U.S. energy figures and applies them to a multi-layered map, a ranking system for energy production and consumption, and state-by-state comparisons.

The EIA’s interactive map, in particular, is a treasure trove of data, with layers offering details on all manner of American energy infrastructure, including:

• Oil and gas wells and platforms;
• Hydroelectric power plants;
• Solar farms;
• Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum product pipelines;
• Onshore and offshore wind potential; and
• Solid biomass resources.

Ready for some energy-based quick facts? The EIA’s profiles and energy estimates have those too . . . for all 50 states. Did you know:

• Wind power generation in Montana grew by 12% in 2014?
• 87% of Kentucky’s net electricity generation in 2015 was produced by coal?
• Hawaii is the first state to set a goal of producing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources?
• One in six Vermont households uses wood products, such as wood pellets, as their primary heating source?
• Colorado saw nearly 10 times the net generation from solar power in 2014 as it did in 2009?

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