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US Electricity Generation vs US Net Migration

US Electricity Generation and US Net Migration correlate at r = +0.66 over 41 years (1985–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.50. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.50). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.66
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
41 (1985–2025)
95% confidence interval
0.44 to 0.80
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.50

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