Energy Use

2021 Rankings: Top cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

This page compiles the rankings created by EPA in correspondence with US cities' data on emissions, green energy, and energy star appliances. As can be seen, Philadelphia does not fall within the top 10 least environmentally damaging cities. As a matter of fact, Philadelphia ranks near last, at...Read more

IEA Report: COVID-19 Impacts on Electricity

Like many other sectors of our life and our economies, COVID-19 has reshaped existing infrastructures, interactions, and services. Energy usage is among the sectors witnessing impacts in demand fluctuations and shift in sources. The IEA traced energy usage between the months of May 2020 and...Read more

Since COVID-19 began, have you or others in your household been aware of changes in daily energy consumption that cannot be attributed to seasonal change, for example? (Q39 Sp2020)

Since COVID-19 began, have you or others in your household been aware of changes in daily energy consumption that cannot be attributed to seasonal change, for example? (Q39a Wi2020)

Since COVID-19 began, have you or others in your household been aware of changes in daily energy consumption that cannot be attributed to seasonal change, for example? (Q39 S+W 2020)

Before COVID-19, did you or other members of your household use any strategies to reduce your energy use (including heat, electricity, water, etc.) (Q40 Wi2020)

In the summer months, did your energy use change as pandemic restrictions changed? (Q39b Wi2020)

Middleton - COVID19 Increase Pollution - 2020

The article focuses on the current reduction in air pollution, as stay-at-home orders increase, but it talks about the ripple effects and worsening pollution following these measures.Read more

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How Covid-19 Has Changed The Way Americans Use Energy

Conca, a Forbes journalist specifically accounting energy topics, discusses the ways in which COVID-19 has affected energy expenditures. Overall, energy consumption has decreased 4% from the same time last year. However, Conca more deeply analyzes the effects lockdown measures have had...Read more

Conca - Coronavirus Energy Impact - 2020

The article talks about the ripple effects of the oil war that has broken out during this pandemic on the airline industry and the United States' economy in general. More specifically, lockdowns and social distancing measures will also affected oil use as commutes and recreational activities...Read more

**If increased consumption in Q39** What are the sources of increased consumption? Check all that apply. (Q39a Sp2020)

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