Energy by the Numbers: TENNESSEE

This 2009 fact sheet from the World Resources Institute provides data on energy consumption, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trends in Tennessee, based on 2006 and 2008-2009 data sources.

• In 2006, fossil fuels represented 75% of energy consumption in Tennessee, a slight decrease from 77% in 1990. While overall fossil fuel share dipped, consumption rose in specific sectors, most notably in petroleum used for transportation. Fossil fuels are responsible for roughly 64% of the state's electricity generation, which is primarily sourced from nuclear power and coal.
• Tennessee's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions grew by 21% between 1990 and 2005, a rate that exceeded the average growth seen across the United States. This increase was primarily driven by the electric generation and transportation sectors. By 2005, energy consumption accounted for approximately 88% of total GHG emissions, with the majority resulting from the combustion of petroleum and coal.

APA

World Resources Institute (2009). Energy by the Numbers: TENNESSEE. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_energy_numbers_tn.pdf

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Energy by the Numbers: TENNESSEE. 2009. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_energy_numbers_tn.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2009energy, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Energy by the Numbers: TENNESSEE}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2009}, month = apr, url = {https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_energy_numbers_tn.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }