The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.
The line graph illustrates the fuel usage in the USA in 1980, with projected numbers until 2030.
It is clear that
petroleum and oil have been and will continue to be the most commonly used types of energy during the given period.
Looking at the information in more detail, petroleum and oil started at 35 units
in 1980, then
fluctuated between 31 units
and 34 units
from 1985 to 1995. Afterward
, it steadily increased to roughly 42 Change the spelling
Afterwards
units
in 2020. According to
projections, it will rise to approximately 47 units
in 2030.
In terms of coal consumption
, in 1980, it was about 17 units
, and natural gas consumption
was at
20 Change preposition
apply
units
. The consumption
of coal gradually grew from 2005 to 2020 and is expected to reach 28 units
in 2030. The consumption
of natural gas slightly increased from 2005 to 2015 to 22 units
and is projected to remain at that level in 2030. Additionally
, other types of consumption
—nuclear, solar/wind, and hydropower—exhibited similar trends and are projected to remain below 7 units
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