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*About 40% of all primary energy use (all fossil fuels and renewables) goes into electricity generation
*About 40% of all primary energy use (all fossil fuels and renewables) goes into electricity generation
*About 60% goes to direct use (industry, transportation, heat, etc.)
*About 60% goes to direct use (industry, transportation, heat, etc.)
*~40% of all energy extracted or generated worldwide is first turned into electricity. - But due to conversion losses, electricity accounts for only ~20% of the energy people actually use at the point of consumption.
*~40% of all energy extracted or generated worldwide is first turned into electricity. - But due to conversion losses, electricity accounts for only ~20% of the energy people actually use at the point of consumption.

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  • About 40% of all primary energy use (all fossil fuels and renewables) goes into electricity generation
  • About 60% goes to direct use (industry, transportation, heat, etc.)
  • ~40% of all energy extracted or generated worldwide is first turned into electricity. - But due to conversion losses, electricity accounts for only ~20% of the energy people actually use at the point of consumption.