The data displays fossil fuel energy consumption in the U.S. between 1985 and 2017. Here, the consumption of energy derived from fossil fuels came to approx. 78 quadrillion British thermal units in 2017.
Fossil fuel energies – additional informationFossil fuels are hydrocarbon-containing natural resources formed from the remains of dead plants or animals that have been subject to immense pressure from a buildup of layers over millions of years. There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas which were considered the world's primary energy source since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.
