Table 30. Projected Energy Savings and Carbon Emissions Reductions for 
Successful Million Solar Roofs Program, 1998, 2005, 2010, and 2020

Projection 1998 Total 2005 Savings 2010 Savings 2020 Savings
Primary Energy (Trillion Btu) 34,149 5.4 40.5 37.9
Energy Expenditures (Million 1998 Dollars) 227,922 38.9 354.3 347.7
Carbon Emissions (Million Metric Tons) 521.0 0.1 0.8 0.9
Source: Energy Information Administration, National Energy Modeling System runs NOMSR.D022900A and FULLMSR.D030100A.

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