Top 5 Primary Sources Of Energy In America

We use energy for all kinds of things like driving, computers, heat, cooling and so much more. But what are the top primary sources of energy in the country? Here are 5 of America's top sources of energy in the amounts of British Thermal Units or BTU's.

1. Natural Gas - 30.36% total energy used in the tune of 26.4 Quadrillion BTU's
2. Coal - 23.27% total energy used in the tune of 20.2 Quadrillion BTU's
3. Crude Oil - 21% total energy used in the tune of 18.3 Quadrillion BTU's
4. Nuclear Power - 9.5% total energy used in the tune of 8.3 Quadrillion BTU's
5. Natural Plant Gas Liquids - 4.6% total energy used in the tune of 4.0 Quadrillion BTU's

These numbers are rounded out to show the total uses of energy used by Americans.