In 1990, it took about 3.7 terawatt-hours to create $1B in GDP. In 2008, it only took about 2.5 TWh-- a 48% increase in efficiency.
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@paulbaumgart@pmarca presumably not inflation-adjusted - 5 more replies
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@LonnyLot the numbers are inflation adjustedThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@lukashanusek@ondrej_m Yes. $1B in 1990 dollars.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@londonfletsch both calculations are in 1990 dollarsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@pmarca@paulbaumgart caveat: aggregate data hides fact that energy-intensive parts of value chains moved outside model's national boundary -
@vmohta1 it's actually GWP (I wrote GDP because more people know that term), so no national boundaries involved :) - 5 more replies
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