Fun Facts About The Department Of Energy

By karin lehnardt senior writer.

Fun facts about the department of energy.

Published june 30 2017 updated september 7 2019. It also has a major role in the production of nuclear weapons the safe storage of nuclear wastes and the remediation of sites that have been contaminated as a result of the nation s atom bomb production program. Sustainable energy is energy which can be replenished in a human lifetime and doesn. Science technology engineering and mathematics commonly known as stem are the essential building blocks to accomplishing the u s.

That s about 1 5 to 2 times more reliable as natural gas 57 and coal 48 plants and roughly 2 5 to 3 5 times more reliable than wind 35. Ninety percent of a light bulb s energy creates heat. Everything around you is energy. Department of energy s mission from coast to coast.

Interior s energy history dates back over 100 years. Only 10 of energy in a light bulb is used to create light. Here are more interesting energy facts. Renewable energy is a form of clean energy that is provided by natural sources in nature.

Interior is responsible for managing all the energy produced on america s federally managed lands. The department of energy has one of the richest and most diverse histories in the federal government. The energy department runs the world s largest nuclear nonproliferation program. United states department of energy usdoe the united states department of energy usdoe has a broad national mission that includes oversight of energy production and distribution.

This article is part of the energy gov series highlighting the top things you didn t know about check back next week for more facts about the energy department. 1 less than 5 of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Stem rising is your go to resource for all things stem at the u s. It can come in different forms mechanical thermal radiant electrical chemical or nuclear.

Check out some facts about interior s long history in delivering power to americans. In addition to the 17 national labs the energy department oversees the department also manages eight energy innovation hubs each of which is focused on a particular energy challenge. Compact fluorescent light bulbs cfls on the other hand use about 80 less electricity than conventional bulbs. 2 only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week.

Nuclear energy is the most reliable energy source in america nuclear power plants operated at full capacity more than 93 of the time in 2019 making it the most reliable energy source in america. 53 interesting energy facts. Only one in three children are physically active every day. 3 only 35 44 of adults 75 years or older are physically active and 28 34 of adults ages 65 74 are physically active.