There is actually an apparent upper limit on energy usage once countries reach a certain level of development. See for example [1] and [2]. Total energy consu

There is actually an apparent upper limit on energy usage once countries reach a certain level of development. See for example [1] and [2]. Total energy consumption in Western countries has been level or dropping for years as devices that use energy become more efficient. [1] https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=39092 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=39092 [2] https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/eu-at-risk-of-missing-2020-energy-efficiency-targets-lessons-for-2030/ https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/eu-at-risk-o...