A Guide to Increasing Energy Efficiency

As the world intensifies its efforts to address the causes and impact of climate change, you might wonder what you can do to be a part of the solution. First, it is important to note that it doesn’t take much to make a difference and every little deed helps. Something as simple as switching to energy-saving LED bulbs can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. Despite the U.S. economy experiencing a growth of about 30% since 2,000, energy consumption in the country is currently at the same level as it was back then, thanks to various measures to improve energy efficiency. Even more impressive, over the past four decades, energy efficiency has contributed more towards meeting the energy needs of the American population than oil, gas, and nuclear.