Direct Testimony of Thomas M. Hildebrand - Consumer Advocate ...
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006?<br />
Energy demand continues to grow<br />
0 Higher energy prices than seen for<br />
decades<br />
0 High energy expenditures<br />
0 Reliability issues<br />
0 Capital expenses for generation,<br />
transmission and congestion relief<br />
Investment risk associated with<br />
climate change<br />
0 Security concerns<br />
I) Energy Efficiency is a costcompetitive<br />
solution<br />
More than 10 years <strong>of</strong> experience<br />
Stable price<br />
Have not reached diminishing returns<br />
Total Energy Consumption by<br />
End-Use Sector 1949-2004<br />
m 40<br />
25<br />
/ Commercial<br />
1949 1959 1969 1979 1989 1999<br />
Year<br />
Growth in U.S. Electricity and Natural<br />
Gas Consumption, 1949-2004<br />
-<br />
9 20 Natural Gas<br />
t<br />
-<br />
U) 15-<br />
e 10-<br />
B<br />
E lectr ioity<br />
1949 1959 1969 1979 1989 1999<br />
Year<br />
Sources: EIA Annual Energy Review 2004<br />
I I<br />
4<br />
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