59%
The proportion of Americans who support nuclear power, according to a March poll conducted by Gallup. This level of support has remained mostly unchanged over the last 15 years.
35%
The increase in the future supply of domestic natural gas over previous estimates, according to a June report from the industry-supported Potential Gas Committee. Natural gas produces 43 percent less carbon per watt than coal, so turning to this energy source may allow electric utilities to meet emission restrictions without investing in renewable technologies.
15.7%
The portion of electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union. The U.S. is not expected to approach this level until 2030. Most of Europe’s growth in renewable electricity comes from wind power and plants that burn biomass, such as wood and other plant material.
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