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Energy Efficiency & ConservationWhat does "Energy Efficiency" actually mean? Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is using less energy to provide the same level of energy service.For example, insulating a home allows a building to use less heating and cooling energy to achieve the same temperature. Another example would be installing fluorescent lights and/or skylights instead of incandescent lights to attain the same level of illumination. A 13 watt fluorescent light bulb outputs the same amount of visible light as a 60 watt incandescent bulb, so you are getting more light for less energy. Efficient energy use is achieved primarily by means of a more efficient technology or process rather than by changes in individual behavior. Articles about the benefits of energy efficiency Links to success stories Community renewable energy programs from Smart Communities Links to the latest ideas for fostering energy conscious communities Policy recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency |
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