Table 45. Projected Buildings Sector Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions for 
the Accelerated Standards Case, 1998, 2005, 2010, and 2020

Projection 1998 2005 2010 2020
Reference Case Accelerated Case Reference Case Accelerated Case Reference Case Accelerated Case
Delivered Energy Use (Trillion Btu) 17,692 19,684 19,642 20,648 20,453 22,029 21,436
Carbon Emissions (Million Metric Tons) 521.0 602.7 601.0 632.5 625.4 685.1 664.8
Energy Bill (Million 1998 Dollars) 227,922 243,918 243,292 255,187 252,151 271,479 263,394
Source: Energy Information Administration, National Energy Modeling System runs BASE.D022800A and STNDS.D022800B.

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