www.eia.govU.S. Energy Information Administration Independent Statistics & Analysis
U.S. Economy and Electricity Demand Growth Linked but …
for
International Utility Conference, Demand Trends Panel
March 12, 2013 | London, UK
by
Adam Sieminski, Administrator
U. S. electricity use and economic growth, 1950-2040
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Percent growth, 3-year rolling average
Source: EIA, Annual Energy Outlook 2013 Early Release
History Projections
2011
Electricity Use
GDP 2.4%
0.9%
2011 – 2040average
Annual energy use of a new refrigerator, 1950-2008
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Kilowatthours per year
Source: DOE / EERE – Building Technologies Office
Note: The standards are expressed as the maximum annual energy consumption for a product as a function of the product's adjusted volume.
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