Powering America: The future of US energy

Over the coming decades, the challenges are set to become even tougher, with growing concerns about the security of oil imports, pressure to curb the carbon dioxide emissions that raise the threat of catastrophic global warming and long-term rising prices. This interactive graphic gives an audit of the energy system of the US, and assessments of the leading companies and the most powerful policy makers that will shape that future.

Produced by Johanna Kassel Designed by: Steven Bernard
Reporters: Ed Crooks, Johanna Kassel, Matthew Kennard, Martha Poon, Lagan Sebert, Christopher Booker
Statistics:American Wind Energy Association, Energy Information Authority, Environmental Protection Agency, GTM Research, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Nuclear Energy Institute, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Renewable Fuels Association, SNL Financial, Solar Energy Industries Association, US Department of Energy