Energy use and carbon emissions: some international comparisons.

This study was undertaken in response to a request by U.S. Representative Philip R. Sharp, Chairman of the U.S House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Power. Congressman Sharp's request sought a review of international energy and economic data to compare energy use patterns across countries and in the context of major energy end-use sectors.The purpose of the review is to identify differences in energy use patterns which could be suggestive of opportunities both to economize on the use of fossil fuel energy (i.e., oil, natural gas, and coal) and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.