In 2019, fossil fuel consumption in the United States hit a

Last updated: 7/31/2022

In 2019, fossil fuel consumption in the United States hit a new low of 80%. It was also the first time in history that renewable energy usage surpassed coal usage. Since fossil fuels are the primary source of energy we utilize, data has been collected on when fossil fuels are expected to run out. Based on what we know now, oil is expected to be the first fossil fuel to be depleted and that will occur in 30 years. Natural gas is expected to be depleted in 50 years, and coal is expected to be depleted in 70 years. Knowing that we will run out of these resources soon, what alternatives are there that we should invest in to ensure we energy supplies well into the future?