(link to the interactive information graphic)
I came across this infograph while looking for something to influence my set of infographs in an aesthetic way. The linear layout of this page of the infograph is what initially caught my eye. When I opened the page and saw that it had multiple pages of information I was immediately compelled to look at every page. The chart breaks down the types of energy used in the U.S. It then shows where this generated energy goes. The generated energy is then broken into two groups: electricity and energy consumption. This shows what amounts of generated energy are directly consumed and are converted to electricity for later use. The two groups (energy consumed and electricity) then branch apart and show what amount of each is used and wasted. The linear chart here shows the overall generation, use, and waste of energy. Clicking on any source of energy or the lone electricity will take you to a page with a pie chart showing how that particular form of energy is distributed between the four forms of consumption (transport, industrial, residential, and commercial). If you click on the energy consumers it shows where they get their energy and how much is used and wasted.
Its a really cool and simple infographic and personally resonates with me through its interactivity, multiple layers of information, and the content. I was appalled to see that over half of the energy generated in the U.S. is wasted. I don't know how it compares to other countries for certain, but it is such a great disappointment.
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