Amount Quote by Chris Paine
“What oil companies don't want you to know is that refineries use a huge amount of electricity in refining gasoline. And that's usually not even figured into reports about gas cars' overall energy use.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Power to the People (2015) by Chris Paine
The environmental impact of gasoline production is often understated because the massive electricity consumption of refineries is omitted from typical energy‑use calculations.
In simple terms: Refinery energy use is hidden in car emissions data.
Key Takeaway
Consider full lifecycle energy when evaluating fuels.
Themes
environment
energy
policy
transparency
Mood
concerned
inquisitive
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- educational campaigns
- energy audits
Key Concepts
life‑cycle analysis
electricity demand
carbon accounting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve reporting on refinery energy?
- What alternatives reduce hidden electricity use?
A Different Perspective
Data gaps can mislead policy decisions.
