Implied labor intensity of fossil fuel generation
| 2013 Generation, EIA | Actual 2013 employment (BLS) | Actual 2013 employment (BLS), share of total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fossil fuels | 67.7% | 100,200 | 60.8% |
| Coal | 43.4% | – | |
| Natural gas | 23.6% | – | |
| Other fossil fuels | 0.7% | – | |
| All non-fossil fuels | 32.3% | 64,700 | 39.2% |
| Nuclear | 20.0% | – | |
| Hydro | 8.0% | – | |
| Non-hydro Renewable | 4.2% | – |
Source: Energy Information Agency (EIA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)