aeo2007 overview energy trends to 2030 the information administration eia in preparing projections for annual outlook 2007 evaluated a wide range of and issues that could have major implications us markets between today this over view focuses on one case reference which is presented compared with outlook2006 aeo2006 see table 1 readers are encouraged review full al ternative cases included when com plete report released early as previous editions aeo assumes current policies affecting sector remain unchanged throughout projection period some possible policy changes notably adoption limit or reduce greenhouse gas emis sions change significantly supply demand affected by many factors difficult predict such en ergy prices economic growth advances tech nologies weather patterns future public decisions it clear however changing gradually response readily observable higher