Abstract
Energy efficiency in the USA improved dramatically between 1973–1986. During the past two years, however, efficiency has stagnated. This is unfortunate because improving efficiency saves money for energy consumers, boosts economic productivity, reduces oil imports, and improves environmental quality. This paper discusses ways for the US Department of Energy to further improve US energy efficiency during the 1990s. Such efforts include: make a national commitment to energy efficiency; strengthen the Federal Energy Management Program; update programmes aimed at State and local governments; increase energy-efficiency research; work with utilities and State regulatory commissions to implement least-cost planning; strengthen energy-efficiency standards, and collect more data on energy-use and its determinants.
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