This report will help users to better understand how energy expenditures affect the overall economic well-being of the 13 states within the Southeastern U.S. This volume is a survey of energy production, energy consumption, and energy import data for the U.S. and the aggregate Southeastern U.S. The comparison is made in both dollars and energy units. Covers: coal, natural gas, crude oil, uranium, municipal solid waste, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, solar thermal, solar hot water, photovoltaic and wind. etc. References and bibliography. Glossary.

Provides a common base of understanding of the context for bioenergy development; the Southeast's biomass resources & its bioenergy potential; & the environmental & market development issues, challenges, & opportunities associated with the development of this resource. Discusses: electricity generation, transportation, agriculture, forestry, feedstocks, conversion & use, economics, environmental opportunities & challenges, market development challenges & opportunities, & potential economic & other benefits. Recommendations cover the private sector, government & researchers. Charts & tables.