Key Issues
Graphics and Charts
Sources of Emission-Free Electricity InfoGraphic (2006)
A chart comparing how much of our electricity is produced by the most common sources of emission-free energy: nuclear, hydro, solar, wind and geothermal.
Land Needed by Wind or Solar Energy to Match Annual Nuclear Energy Production InfoGraphic (2006)
An InfoGraphic highlighting the land area that would be needed by wind turbines and solar cells to match the annual energy output of nuclear power.
U.S. Voluntary Carbon Dioxide Reductions (2005)
This pie chart shows U.S. voluntary carbon dioxide reductions in 2005, as reported to the Energy Information Administration.
Cross-Country Comparisons of Life Expectancy and Electrification
Chart in PowerPoint format illustrating that residents of countries that consume more electricity tend to live longer.
Cross Country Economic Output and Electrification
Countries that consume more electricity tend to have higher standards of living.
Emissions Produced by 1 Kilowatt-Hour of Electricity Based on Life-Cycle Analysis
Chart illustrating the emissions produced by 1 kilowatt-hour of electricity based on life-cycle analysis.
Comparison of Life-Cycle Emissions
Chart comparing the life-cycle emissions of different methods of energy production.