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>...while energy consumption has been growing enormously over the last 10 years. Unless I am grossly misreading this chart[0], it looks like US energy consumpt
by fbdab103 3y ago
>...while energy consumption has been growing enormously over the last 10 years.
Unless I am grossly misreading this chart[0], it looks like US energy consumption has been flat since 2000 at ~100 quadrillion BTUs. Which would align with my expectations: more devices tout energy efficiency, switching to LEDs, and just how much entertainment is driven by portable electronics.
[0] https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/us-energy-facts/ https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/us-energy-facts/
- defrost 3y agoThe linked US energy consumption chart has been relatively flat since 2000, yes. It's possible the coment you replied to was referring to global energy consumption which has expanded with both global per capita consumption and with global population. Another factor in stable US energy consumption has been the outsourcing | offshoring of primary heavy industry which keeps the energy consumption for mining, refining, and manufacturing off the US home accounts.
- magicalhippo 3y agoOutsourcing production probably plays a significant role too...