The two bar charts compare energy consumption by source in the UK and USA in 2000 and 2006. Overall, oil and gas dominated, while nuclear and renewable sources played minor roles in both countries.
In 2000, oil accounted for nearly 40% of US consumption, much higher than the UK at around 28%. Coal was also significant, representing 35% in the USA and 30% in the UK. Gas use differed, with the UK at 20% compared to 15% in the USA. Nuclear power and renewables were less important, but the UK still relied more heavily on them (15% and 10%) than the USA (8% and 5%).
By 2006, oil rose slightly in both countries, to about 40% in the USA and 30% in the UK. Coal declined sharply in the UK to 15%, while the USA dropped to 25%. Gas surged in the UK, reaching almost 40%, but only rose to 25% in the USA. Nuclear and renewable energy declined modestly in both nations.
