Statistics

In 2008, solar represented 0.09 percent of all energy consumed in the U.S. [1] and 0.02 percent of all electricity generated in the U.S.[2]

In 2008, solar generating capacity in the U.S. totaled 514 megawatts and generated 843 million kilowatt hours.[3] Solar turbines generated only a percentage of their theoretical maximum output due to [...]

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Coal-fired electricity generation is far cleaner today than ever before. The popular misconception that our air quality is getting worse is wrong, as shown by EPA’s air quality data. Modern coal plants, and those retrofitted with modern technologies to reduce pollution, are a success story and are currently providing about 50% of our [...]

The first oil well in the U.S. was drilled in 1859. Do you know where?
Titusville, Pennsylvania. While historical records indicate that naturally occurring seeps of petroleum were collected and used for a variety of purposes as early as the 1600s, Colonel Edwin Drake was the first to devise a mechanical system to drill into underground [...]

U.S. Wind Statistics: (Updated May 19, 2009)

In 2008, wind represented 0.5% of all energy consumed in the US.[1]

In 2008, wind represented 1.3% of all electricity generated in the US.[2]

In 2008, wind generating capacity in the U.S. totaled 25,170 megawatts and generated 52.0 million megawatt hours.[3] Wind turbines generated only a percentage of their theoretical maximum [...]

Executive Summary
U.S. Production and Resources
U.S. Consumption
Coal Plant Statistics
Emissions
Environmental Issues
U.S. Coal Imports and Exports
International

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Executive Summary

The United Sates is a global leader in coal, both in production and reserves. Environmental issues and a push toward natural gas-fired power plants in recent years have limited new coal-fired generating units, but new coal plant construction is still progressing. The [...]

U.S. Statistics
Emissions and Nuclear Waste
What Does A Nuclear Plant Cost?
International

U.S. Statistics

In 2007, nuclear power accounted for 19 percent of the electricity generated and consumed in the United States [1].  This amount of power is comparable to the electricity used in California, Texas, and New York combined [2].  Behind coal, nuclear power and natural gas-fired generation [...]

Below is a list of the world’s largest companies by their oil and natural gas reserves. Source: PetroStrategies, Inc.

 
[1] Ranked in order of 2006 worldwide oil equivalent reserves as reported in "OGJ 200/100", Oil & Gas Journal, September 17, 2007.
[2] Information from Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefings .
[3] OPEC member

Below are statistics compiled from the Minerals Management Service (06/11/2008) that outline the activity for the 2007-2012 5-year leasing program.
Federal Offshore Leasing
Total US OCS acres: 1,762,510,000
Which is comprised of:
Alaskan OCS acres: 1,084,780,000
Lower 48 OCS acres: 677,730,000
Quantities for the 2007-2012 Leasing Program
Total acres available for lease in [...]