Energy Transition in Historical Context
The current energy transition away from fossil fuels is dramatic until it is placed in a historical context. Let’s look at the graph below for a great visualization:
Figure 1.6: Nonfossil sources accounted for 20% of U.S. energy consumption in 2019.
Make sure to read the following articles, which are all listed on the Lesson 1 Overview page:
- "Nonfossil Sources Accounted for 20% of US Energy Consumption in 2019"
- "Peaking: A Breif History of Slelect Energy Transitions"
- "The 200-year History of Mandkind's Energy Transitions"