Production and consumption of energy in the US 1950-2000 and 2025
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Here we have a line graph on production and consumption of power in the US from 1950 to 2000, and the projected figures for 2025 also given. Energy is calculated in British Thermal Units (1=1 quadrillion).

In general production and consumption show an upward trend. In 1950, there was a slight difference, and in the following years, there felt an upward spiral. The figures stood between 25 and 40 units, but in 1975, production touched almost 60 units and consumption stood slightly above the same; the increase is above two-fold.

But, over the years, say between1975-2000, production stood below 60 units, but demand went far above 80, and the difference was offset by imports. This variation continued till 2000 making a huge difference of nearly 30 units. In short, the US witnessed a three to four fold increase in demand and supply of power.

Coming to the projected figures, there will be huge difference in 2025. It may be by the tune of 60 units, from nearly 80 to 140 units.

Concluding the report, it is right to add that the US will have to depend too much on imports to keep its power supply-demand equilibrium in future. 190