Current Energy Use
Further information: List of countries by energy consumption per capitaBreakdown of average energy consumption of 5.1 kW by a Swiss person as of July 2008:
- 1500 watts for living and office space (this includes heat and hot water)
- 1100 watts for food and consumer discretionary (including transportation of these to the point of sale)
- 600 watts for electricity
- 500 watts for automobile travel
- 250 watts for air travel
- 150 watts for public transportation
- 900 watts for public infrastructure
| Country | Current use (kW) | Fixed goal (kW) |
|---|---|---|
| US | 12 | ? |
| India | 1 | No |
| China | 1.5 | No |
| Switzerland | 5 | No |
| Europe | 6 | No |
| Switzerland (Zurich) | 5 | 2 by 2050 |
| Switzerland (Basel) | 5 | 2 by ? |
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