Fact #478: July 16, 2007
U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector
Preliminary 2006 estimates of carbon dioxide emissions show a decline of 77 million metric tons from 2005 to 2006. The greatest decline (-3.7%) was in the residential sector, while the smallest decline (-0.1%) was in the transportation sector.
Average Percentage Change in Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2005-2006
Supporting Information
| Energy Sector | Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide | Average Percentage Change, 2005-2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2006 | ||
| Residential | 1,243 | 1,197 | -3.70% |
| Commercial | 1,056 | 1,046 | -1.00% |
| Industrial | 1,689 | 1,669 | -1.20% |
| Transportation | 1,966 | 1,965 | -0.10% |
| Total Energy | 5,954 | 5,877 | -1.30% |
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Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration. | |||
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