How much energy does Canada consume in one year?

Answer 1

The United States is the largest energy consumer in terms of total use, using 100 quadrillion BTU (105 exajoules, or 29000 TWh) in 2005, equivalent to an (average) consumption rate of 3.3 TW. The U.S. ranks seventh in energy consumption per-capita after Canada and a number of small countries. The majority of this energy is derived from fossil fuels: in 2005, it was estimated that 40% of the nation's energy came from petroleum, 23% from coal, and 23% from natural gas. The remaining 14% was supplied by nuclear power, hydroelectric dams, and miscellaneous renewable energy sources.

Answer 2

Canada's most recent National pollutant Release Invntory (NPRI) indicates:

• The GHGs that have been estimated in the national inventory are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
• Total GHG emissions in Canada in 2008 were 734 megatonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide equivalent1 (CO2 eq)
• Approximately 81% the GHG equaivalents were generated from energy sources, (includes all energy production and consumption).
• The remaining 19% was largely generated by agricultural sources and industrial processes, with smaller contributions from waste and solvent and other product uses.
• CO2 is the largest contributor to Canada's GHG emissions, accounting for 78.2% of all emissions.

Answer 3

About 2 000 000 000 000 000 000 J (2x10^8 J)

Answer 4

About 1600 kWh per month.

Answer 5

tons of it