Energy Efficiency Critical To Achieving EPA Carbon Standards, Boosting the Economy | Sheryl Carter's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

Energy Efficiency Critical To Achieving EPA Carbon Standards, Boosting the Economy | Sheryl Carter's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC: "There is overwhelming evidence that saving energy lowers electric bills while increasing comfort, supporting a growing workforce, and reducing harmful carbon pollution. And that’s why the Environmental Protection Agency and others are betting energy efficiency will play a major role in meeting EPA’s proposed carbon pollution standards, which allow states flexibility in reaching their emissions reduction targets.



This week’s groundbreaking proposal to establish the U.S.’s first national limits on power plant carbon pollution includes key recommendations to end energy waste in America’s homes, businesses and industries. In fact, efficiency – doing more with less electricity – is specifically mentioned 328 times in the 645-page document.  "



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