Energy consumption in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, electricity consumption will increase by 51 percent from 2002 to 2025.
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“As late as 1993, high-tech paraphernalia like computers, printers and video games had a negligible effect on power usage. Today, it's estimated to account for more than 13 percent of a typical household energy budget. By 2020, it could be as much as 25 percent”
Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Projected increase in natural gas consumption
Natural gas use has increased by 35 percent over the past ten years, and is projected to grow 45 percent by 2015.
What is the amount of electricity generated from various sources?
In 2002, the following amount of electricity, in gigawatt-hours, was generated from the following sources of fuel:
Coal: 1,925,792 GWh
Nuclear: 779,461 GWh
Gas: 695,226 GWh
Hydro: 255,077 GWh
Fuel oil: 91,629 GWh
Biomass: 71,534 GWh
Other (geothermal, non-wood waste, wind and solar): 22,737 GWh