How much do you know about energy? If you would hardly call yourself an expert on the matter, do yourself a favor and keep reading. Below are some fun facts about energy that are bound to pique your interest.

• The first power plant was built by Thomas Edison in 1882.
• Thomas Young, an English polymath, was the first person to use the word “energy.”
• Albert Einstein came to the conclusion that energy cannot be created or destroyed–only transformed.
• Approximately 30% of energy used in a building is utilized inefficiently or wasted.
• Energy usage doubles in America every 20 years.
• There are two types of energy–renewable energy and nonrenewable energy.
• The main source of renewable energy in the United States is hydropower.
• Heating and cooling systems use the most energy in American homes.
• Coal produces twice as much electricity as natural gas.
• Hospitals in America are considered the most energy-intense buildings in the world.

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