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,

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

quadrillion

. All three experienced initial fluctuations but gradually increased

thereafter

. Petrol and oil,

as well as

coal, are forecasted to reach their peaks at around 50 and 30

quadrillion

, respectively.

On the other hand

, natural gas is estimated to remain steady at 25

quadrillion

from 2015 to 2030.

Conversely

, Nuclear, solar/wind, and hydropower had a similar starting point, just under 5

quadrillion

. The nuclear and solar/wind experienced a minimal increase, and are predicted to surpass 5

quadrillion

by 2030.

However

, the hydropower displayed varied directions for 30 years. From 2010, it levelled off and is expected to stay unchanged at approximately 3

quadrillion

until the end of the period.