“U.S. demand for electricity will increase by 19% over the next 10 years, while the supply will increase by only 6%. This incremental supply will primarily be provided by the addition of 90+ coal fired power plants at cost of over $100 billion. ” - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – 10 year demand forecast (2006).
“United States contributes to over 25% of the world wide carbon emissions and ranks number one in the per capita carbon emissions among the developed nations.” - United Nations, Climate Action Report.
“In major cities across the United States, ‘price-caps’ established under the previous Energy Act are expiring shortly, resulting in higher utility prices – ranging from 20-200% over the next 5 years.” - U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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