Singular energy trends in California

I.Y. Borg and C.K. Briggs

Energy, 1985, vol. 10, issue 11, 1185-1195

Abstract: 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.

Date: 1985
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(85)90035-0

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