This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from US statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from US statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other US-specific metadata information.
| Actual indicator available | Renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total final energy consumption |
|---|---|
| Actual indicator available - description | Calculated from Table 1.3 of the Energy Information Administration's Monthly Energy Review |
| Date of national source publication | AUGUST 2017 |
| Method of computation | Total Renewable Energy Consumption (in Quadrillion Btu) divided by Total Primary Energy Consumption (in Quadrillion Btu), expressed as a percentage |
| Periodicity | Annual provided, also available monthly |
| Scheduled update by national source | MARCH 2018 |
| U.S. method of computation | |
| Comments and limitations | |
| Date metadata updated | 2017-09-21 |
| Disaggregation geography | National |
| Unit of measurement | Quadrillion Btu |
| Disaggregation categories | N/A |
| International and national references | |
| Time period | 1949-2016 available |
| Scheduled update by SDG team |