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Singular energy trends in California

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  • Borg, I.Y.
  • Briggs, C.K.

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California's energy-use patterns differ significantly from U.S. patterns. The reasons relate to the state's indigenous oil industry and the importance of the transportation end-use sector that in 1983 consumed 40% of the primary energy supplied to the state. We compare in detail energy use in California for 1973 and 1983; we also compare U.S. and California patterns for 1983 alone. Whereas energy usage decreased slightly over the decade, it did so concurrently with a 20.5% increase in population. Total consumption in most end-use sectors remained near 1973 levels, suggesting that conservation was important. An exception is seen in transportation use: an increased number of vehicles on the road was not totally offset by better vehicle mileage.

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  • Borg, I.Y. & Briggs, C.K., 1985. "Singular energy trends in California," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 10(11), pages 1185-1195.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:10:y:1985:i:11:p:1185-1195
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(85)90035-0
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    1. Sreekanth, K.J., 2016. "Review on integrated strategies for energy policy planning and evaluation of GHG mitigation alternatives," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 64(C), pages 837-850.

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