| Abstrakt: |
The article focuses on the electricity generation, consumption and the retail sales in the U.S. as of June 2005. In June 2005, total net generation of electricity was 362 billion kilowatthours, 5 percent higher than June 2004. The consumption of coal for electricity generation and useful thermal output by all sectors was 92 million short tons in June 2005, 4 percent higher than in June 2004. Total petroleum consumption was 20 million barrels, 2 percent higher than a year earlier. Natural gas consumption was 703 billion cubic feet, 17 percent higher than a year ago. Total retail sales of electricity in June 2005 were 321 billion kilowatthours, 4 percent higher than sales in June 2004. |
