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US Electricity Generation vs US Gross Savings

US Electricity Generation and US Gross Savings correlate at r = -0.34 over 40 years (1985–2024), p = 0.030. With the time trend removed, r = -0.07. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.030) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.07). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.34
p-value
0.030
Years compared (n)
40 (1985–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.59 to -0.04
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.07

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