What Energy Goes into Our Homes
U.S. Census figures show homeowners' preferred choices.
In honor of the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, observed every April 22, U.S. Census figures look at how we heat and cool our homes. Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. The day came from reaction to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, CA, in 1969. Earth Day, always April 22, has developed into Earth Week, April 16-22. Heating with Wood Less than 2 percent—2.2 million—of occupied housing units across the country were heated by wood in 2010. Heated by Solar Energy The estimated number of occupied housing units across the country heated by solar energy in 2010 was 38,010. ‘Cooking’ with Gas About half of all homes in the country—57 million—are estimated number of …
