Washington & Jefferson College Energy Index
The Washington & Jefferson College Energy Index is an index measuring American energy independence.[1][2] The Index describes the amount of energy produced in America versus the total energy consumption in America.[1] On a scale of 1 to 100, 1 represents total dependence and 100 represents total independence.[1] In 2012, the Index was 74.[3] Regional figures are produced, and historical figures have been developed back to 1949.[1] The Index showed that by 2012, American energy independence had decreased by 22% since the tenure of President Harry Truman.[4]
The Index is authored by Professors Leslie Dunn and Robert Dunn, of the Washington & Jefferson College Department of Economics and Business.[5][6] The Index utilizes publicly available energy data, analyzed with a proprietary algorithm.[7] Additionally, the energy index has also been used to analyze more local energy use, including Washington & Jefferson College energy use in dormitories from 2001-2012.[8]
The index is reproduced as an infographic by the Associated Press for national distribution.[9]
The Index was unveiled in 2012's W&J Energy Summit, with Susan Eisenhower, of The Eisenhower Institute, and journalist Eleanor Clift leading the discussions.[10]
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