Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Are we thinking about energy all wrong?


The energy world operates under the premise that more is better. If we build more power plants, we'll have ample supply, and electricity prices will drop. Even better, if those plants are clean and green, we'll displace older, dirtier plants and reduce emissions. That will help our economy by producing jobs.

But is that the right way to think about power?

Truth be told, new energy sources are likely to play a smaller role in economic recovery than advances in energy efficiency, according to speakers at a recent symposium held by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.

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