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US Renewable Energy Share vs US Inflation Rate

US Renewable Energy Share and US Inflation Rate correlate at r = -0.33 over 60 years (1965–2024), p = 0.010. With the time trend removed, r = +0.17. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.010) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.17). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.33
p-value
0.010
Years compared (n)
60 (1965–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.54 to -0.08
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.17

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