Table 2.

Modifications to end-use demands in each scenario. Changes are implemented linearly, starting in 2025. Demand changes specifically represent a change in use, such as changing the thermostat, and not a change in electricity, which could be additionally impacted by device efficiency or fuel choice.

Scenario	End-use Demand	Demand Change in 2050	Rationale
Conservation	All	−15%	Conservation measures are adopted across sectors, such as adjusting thermostats, turning off appliances, carpooling
iSustainability	All commercial	−15%	Online shopping and telework
	Residential other electricity	+15%	Home offices and gadgets
	Commercial trucking	+15%	Deliveries for online shopping
	Busing	+15%	Increased use of mass transit
	Passenger vehicle travel	−15%	Online shopping, telework, and a transition to mass transit
Go Our Own Way	None	0%	End-use energy demands are equivalent to Annual Energy Outlook projections
Muddling Through	All	+15%	Trends of increasing per capita travel demand, increasing house size, etc., continue into the future.