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Energy efficiency: Generating negawatts
As usual, The Economist has produced another of their "briefings" which packs about as much information on a given topic as is possible into three pages. In the May 10 issue, there's a fascinating one, Energy efficiency: The elusive negawatt. No that's not a typo. Negawatts are the energy saved by becoming more efficient. The article considers everything from efficiency in refrigerators to gasoline prices in Qatar.
The overall story is a mix of good and bad news.
Good news: Most of the world is becoming more energy efficient, although not nearly as quickly as could be the case. Well considered projects can pay for themselves in a very short time, and there are huge gains available if we will only make the effort.
Bad news: Most American households and smaller businesses seem reluctant to make the effort.
Imagine if we did. It's something to add to the followup letter to my congressman.
Energy efficiency: Generating negawatts
May 16, 2008
As usual, The Economist has produced another of their "briefings" which packs about as much information on a given topic as is possible into three pages. In the May 10 issue, there's a fascinating one, Energy efficiency: The elusive negawatt. No that's not a typo. Negawatts are the energy saved by becoming more efficient. The article considers everything from efficiency in refrigerators to gasoline prices in Qatar.The overall story is a mix of good and bad news.
Good news: Most of the world is becoming more energy efficient, although not nearly as quickly as could be the case. Well considered projects can pay for themselves in a very short time, and there are huge gains available if we will only make the effort.
Bad news: Most American households and smaller businesses seem reluctant to make the effort.
Imagine if we did. It's something to add to the followup letter to my congressman.
Posted by Peter Welander on May 16, 2008 | Comments (0)
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