Fossil fuel use reaches lowest level in 30 years during 2020

Fossil fuel use reaches lowest level in 30 years during 2020

Thursday, August 12, 2021 by Sara Welch

Fossil fuel consumption reached its lowest level in 30 years in 2020 amid decreased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and warmer temperatures, according to Farm and Dairy.

Demand for fossil fuels was impacted on a couple of fronts. The COVID-19 pandemic caused less travel and warmer weather in 2020 decreased demand for heating fuel.

However, oil, gas and coal still accounted for 79% of total U.S. energy consumption, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Renewables and nuclear accounted for the remaining 21%, its highest share since the early 1900s.

Learn more: Farm and Dairy > Fossil fuel use falls in 2020, while renewable hit all-time high

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