Energy Efficiency

Data
Events
News
Organizations
Reports
Savings Potential

Energy Efficiency Data:

www.iea.org	International Energy Agency. Energy Efficiency Policies and Measures Database provides information on policies and measures taken or planned to improve energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency Events:
eeglobalforum.org	EE Global Forum. Hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, EE Global attracts executive-level leaders from all end-use sectors who are committed to putting energy efficiency to work in their businesses, communities and markets. Yearly.
ase.org	Alliance to Save Energy Events page.
apps1.eere.energy.gov	EERE Network News, covers national and international energy efficiency and renewable energy news and events.

Energy Efficiency News:
www.eere.energy.gov	U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy News.
apps1.eere.energy.gov	EERE's newsletter, the EERE Network News, covers national and international energy efficiency and renewable energy news and events, as well as new EERE Web sites and energy facts. If you would like this newsletter emailed to you weekly, subscribe.
www.ase.org	Alliance to Save Energy, a resource for information on energy efficiency and major energy and environmental issues from climate change to the utility industry. Alliance in the News and their News Releases. ***
www.ecogeek.org	EcoGeek's New Tech Energy Efficiency Stories Page.
www.energyefficiency news.com	Energy Efficiency News, a daily news website bringing together the latest developments and trends in all aspects of energy efficiency. Based in the U.K.
www.lbl.gov	Berkeley National Laboratory- Energy Efficiency and Environmental News.
www.energyefficiency savings.com	Energy Efficiency Savings Some news kept up to date-some is not. Good knowledge section, although site is very basic. Join forum for up to date rss feeds. U.K. and U.S. news

Energy Efficiency Organizations:
apps1.eere.energy.gov	Department of Energy Efficiency. U.S. DOE. A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency. Tips to reduce energy use at home, work, or while traveling.
www.ase.org	Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security. Leads worldwide energy-efficiency initiatives in research, policy advocacy, education, technology deployment, and communications..." ***
www.iea.org	International Energy Agency. Energy Efficiency Page. Publications and Papers, Programs, Workshops
www.aceee.org	American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, a nonprofit, is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. In-depth technical and policy assessments- Advises policymakers and program managers- Works collaboratively with businesses, public interest groups, and other organizations- Organizes conferences and workshops- Publishes books, conference proceedings, and reports- Educates consumers and businesses.
www.energystar.gov	Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. A voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products...
www.rmi.org	Rocky Mountain Institute, a non-profit, an energy and environmental "think and do tank" established in 1982 by resource analysts L. Hunter Lovins and Amory B. Lovins. RMI fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources so that companies, governments and organizations are more efficient, make more money and do less harm to the environment. RMI is engaged in cutting-edge research on oil independence, renewable energy technologies, distributed energy, resource planning, green buildings and radically efficient transportation. ***
www.undp.org	United Nations Development Program- Energy and Environment for Sustainable Development - offers information on sustainable energy, energy efficiency, the Montreal Protocol and bibliographies. News... ***

Energy Efficiency-Reports:
www.osti.gov	DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Information Bridge. Lists 56,000 DOE publications on Energy Efficiency.
www.aceee.org	"The Size of the U.S. Energy Efficiency Market: Generating a More Complete Picture" This report provides a unique assessment of the size and scale of current investments in the U.S. energy efficiency market and reveals the scope of potential benefits that future investments might yield. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, May 2008.
www.worldenergy.org	"Energy Efficiency Policies around the World: Review and Evaluation" This study is aiming to describe and evaluate energy efficiency trends and policies. While ADEME coordinated the project, the study was carried out over three years with contributions from more than 70 countries in addition to the technical assistance of ENERDATA. World Energy Council. Jan 2008.
www.worldenergyoutlook.org	World Energy Outlook is the flagship publication of the International Energy Agency. In even-numbered years, the series provides energy demand and supply projections by fuel and by region through to 2030. ***
www.mckinsey.com	"How the world should invest in energy efficiency" a comprehensive study on the economics of investing in energy productivity. MGI research suggests that the economics of investing in energy productivity—the level of output we achieve from the energy we consume—are very attractive. McKinsey Global Institute, Feb 2008.
www.mckinseyquarterly.com	"How the world should invest in energy efficiency" A program that targets cost-effective opportunities in energy productivity could halve the growth in energy demand, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and generate attractive returns. McKinsey Quarterly. July 2008.
www.ase.org	."Comparing the Environmental Performance of Electric Utilities: Issues and Challenges" intended as background for developing an electric utility rating program. Alliance to Save Energy, July 2006.
www.ase.org	"Manual for Development of Municipal Energy Efficiency Projects", a practical tool for anyone interested in developing, financing, and implementing municipal energy efficiency projects using performance contracts. With funding from the International Finance Corporation, authored for India by the Alliance to Save Energy.
www.ncseonline.org	"Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress" National Council for Science and the Environment, CRS Report for Congress- 13-Jun-2008. This report reviews the status of energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation introduced during the 110th Congress.
aceee.org	''Energy Efficiency Resource Standards: Experience and Recommendations.'' American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. March 2006.
www.mckinseyquarterly.com	"Using energy more efficiently: An interview with the Rocky Mountain Institute's Amory Lovins" In this interview, he offers suggestions to CEOs who want to plump up the bottom line by getting their organizations to use energy more efficiently. He also suggests that regulators channel the power of market forces to promote more efficient energy consumption. July 2008.
www.policyarchive.org	"Energy Efficiency and the Rebound Effect: Does Increasing Efficiency Decrease Demand?" Congressional Research Service. Report for Congress, 2001.
www.energystar.gov	"A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling" Energy Star. EPA. PDF.
ert.rmi.org	"Assessing the Electric Productivity Gap and the U.S. Efficiency Opportunity" Rocky Mountain Institute. January 2009. "Closing the electric productivity gap through energy efficiency is the largest near-term opportunity to immediately reduce electricity use and greenhouse gases" PDF.
www.mckinsey.com	"Averting the Next Energy Crisis: The Demand Challenge" MGI and McKinsey's Global Energy and Materials Practice update an analysis of energy demand and energy productivity across regions and end users (light-duty vehicles, medium and heavy trucks, air transport, buildings, industry, and power) and explore the trajectory of energy supply across fuel types. The research also examines the implications of demand growth on petroleum products' supply-demand balance. March 2009.
www.springerlink.com	"Energy Efficiency: how far does it get us in controlling climate change?" Special Edition Journal: Energy Efficiency. Publisher: Springer Netherlands. Online free for limited time. May 2009.

''Improving energy efficiency in the buildings-and-appliances and industrial sectors could (assuming substantial barriers can be addressed) offset some 85 percent of the projected incremental demand for electricity in 2030, largely negating the need for the incremental coal-fired power plants assumed in the government reference case.'' McKinsey Quarterly "Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost?"

Examples of Electricity Saving Potential

Sector	Efficiency Measure	Electricity Savings
Industrial	Efficient motor systems	30-40%
Industrial	Higher aluminium recycling rate	35-45%
Offices, Homes, Businesses	Efficient household appliances	30-80%
	Efficient office appliances	50-75%
	Efficient cooling systems	30-60%
	Efficient lighting	30-50%
	Reduced stand by losses	50-70%
	Reduced electricity use during non-office hours	up to 90%

Source: ECOFYS 2006, Global Energy Demand Scenarios

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