How Much Btu Could Be Generated in a Year in the USA

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Short Answer

How much Btu could be generated in a year in the USA if all biomass waste were incinerated for heat energy. Assume that there is 1000 lbs of biomass waste per person per year and the energy content is 4300 Btu/lb of biomass waste. Approximately what percentage of the total energy consumption of the USA does this biomass waste heat generated represent?

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