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america's energy needs
How we plan for the future depends on how much power we will need. Here are some charts showing trends in America's use of power since the 1970s, with projections through 2010. (Statistics are based on data from the Energy Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy.)
Trends in Energy Use 1970 - 1999

Energy End Use 1970 - 1999

For more statistics and information about different sources of energy and trends in energy usage in the U.S., see the Energy Information Administration's Annual Energy Policy Review.

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