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 information on energy consumption in the USA, based on a 2008 report, over a 50-year period starting from 1980, and includes a prediction up to 2030.
Overall
, it can be seen that most of the energy types exhibited upward trends, with a prediction extending up to 2030, Linking Words
while
hydropower consumption is projected to remain relatively constant throughout the entire period.
In 1980, petrol and oil, coal, and natural gas commenced with higher numbers, exceeding 15 Linking Words
quadrillion
. All three experienced initial fluctuations but gradually increased Use synonyms
thereafter
. Petrol and oil, Linking Words
as well as
coal, are forecasted to reach their peaks at around 50 and 30 Linking Words
quadrillion
, respectively. Use synonyms
On the other hand
, natural gas is estimated to remain steady at 25 Linking Words
quadrillion
from 2015 to 2030.
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Conversely
, Nuclear, solar/wind, and hydropower had a similar starting point, just under 5 Linking Words
quadrillion
. The nuclear and solar/wind experienced a minimal increase, and are predicted to surpass 5 Use synonyms
quadrillion
by 2030. Use synonyms
However
, the hydropower displayed varied directions for 30 years. From 2010, it levelled off and is expected to stay unchanged at approximately 3 Linking Words
quadrillion
until the end of the period.Use synonyms
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