NYC Energy
Does NYC use mostly fossil fuels or renewable energy?
Fossil fuels
From what renewable source did solar energy derive its energy?
The sun
From what renewable source did wind energy derive its energy?
Wind
List three fossil fuels
coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas
From what renewable source did hydroelectricity derive its energy?
water
What is the main source that NYC uses to generate its electricity?
Natural gas
Which continent produces the most solar energy?
Asia is the leading continent in solar energy consumption, driven by China which alone accounted for more than 30% of global solar energy consumption in 2022.
Which continent produces the most wind energy?
Asia
Is renewable energy cheaper than fossil fuel?
yes
Which continent produces the most hydroelectric energy?
Asia is the continent that produces the most hydroelectricity, driven primarily by China, which is the world's largest producer.
What is the company that provides NYC with their energy?
Con Edison
How much energy from the sun do modern commercial solar panels convert?
Modern commercial solar panels typically convert between 20% and 25%
How much electricity can a modern onshore wind turbine with a capacity of 2 to 3 MW generate in a year? the answer in kWh
more than 6 million kWh per year, which can power roughly 1,500 average households.
Why do you think renewable energy is important to the future?
It helps reduce pollution and fight climate change.
How much electricity can a dam produce in one year?
A single large dam can produce billions of kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually
What percent of NYC is powered by renewable sources?y
Less than 4%
what fossil fuel is the most used in the world
Oil (petroleum) is the most used fossil fuel in the world.
What is the most used renewable energy used in NYC?
Biomass
which fossil fuel emits the most co2 and which country emits the most co2
Coal emits the most CO2 per unit of energy
China: ~30-33% of global emissions (largest annual emitter)