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The consumption of energy worldwide is projected to rise by how much between 2013 and 2040?
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U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
What percentage of commercial building energy is used by schools?
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School buildings represent 13% of commercial buildings energy use, or about 2.5% of total U.S. energy use (13% × 19%).
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School buildings represent 13% of commercial buildings energy use, or about 2.5% of total U.S. energy use (13% × 19%).
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School buildings represent 13% of commercial buildings energy use, or about 2.5% of total U.S. energy use (13% × 19%).
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School buildings represent 13% of commercial buildings energy use, or about 2.5% of total U.S. energy use (13% × 19%).
If electricity production wastes between 40 and 65% of the primary energy source, why is it used?
- Producing electricity is a way to store energy.
- Electricity production results in no harmful emissions.
- Electricity is a versatile energy carrier.
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Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications.
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Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications.
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Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications.
Between 1980 and 2012, after fuel economy standards where put in place, which of the following has happened to vehicles?
- Vehicle weight increased
- Vehicle horsepower increased
- Vehicle fuel economy increased
- All of the above
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Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.
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Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.
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Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.
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Improved vehicle efficiency has allowed for increases in weight, horsepower and fuel economy.
What are ways that electricity system operators match power needs to generation on a day-to-day basis?
- Turning on or off adjustable, load-following generators
- Turning on or off short-term "peaker" plants
- Initiating demand-response actions, such as adjusting thermostats for customers who have agreed to it.
- Initiating energy storage, such as pumped hydro or battery storage.
- All of the above
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Load-following and peaker plants, demand-response and energy storage are all ways that grid operators can adjust generation to meet demand.
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Load-following and peaker plants, demand-response and energy storage are all ways that grid operators can adjust generation to meet demand.
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Load-following and peaker plants, demand-response and energy storage are all ways that grid operators can adjust generation to meet demand.
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Load-following and peaker plants, demand-response and energy storage are all ways that grid operators can adjust generation to meet demand.
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Load-following and peaker plants, demand-response and energy storage are all ways that grid operators can adjust generation to meet demand.
True or False: Burning biofuels does not release carbon dioxide.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
According to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, what is the average miles per gallon (mpg) required for new cars, SUVs, and light trucks (combined) by 2025?
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The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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Correct!
The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
The consumption of energy in the United States is projected to rise by how much between 2013 and 2040?
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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Correct!
U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
U.S. energy consumption is projected to rise 9% by 2040, or 0.3% per year, while global consumption will increase about 50% over the same period
Renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biofuels, waste, and wood) accounted for what percentage of the total energy supply in the United States in 2014?
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In 2014, 10% of our total energy use came from renewable energy sources, such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydropower.
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In 2014, 10% of our total energy use came from renewable energy sources, such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydropower.
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In 2014, 10% of our total energy use came from renewable energy sources, such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydropower.
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In 2014, 10% of our total energy use came from renewable energy sources, such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydropower.
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