Power of Efficiency

The document argues that a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) is the most cost-effective way to meet new energy needs in Alabama. According to the text, such a standard could save the state $3.6 billion and create over 5,000 new jobs. By 2015, Alabama could reduce electricity consumption by 9%, which would offset approximately 72% of the projected increase in demand. Data for 2020 projections, based on a 15% electricity and 10% natural gas savings target, estimate annual electricity savings of 12,440 GWh, a reduction in peak demand equivalent to 13 power plants of 300 MW, and CO2 emission savings of 9.8 million metric tons.

• Implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in Alabama could result in $3.6 billion in savings and the creation of more than 5,000 new jobs.
• Alabama has the potential to reduce electricity consumption by 9% by 2015, which would cover about 72% of the anticipated growth in demand.
• Energy efficiency is identified as the most affordable method for addressing new energy requirements.

APA

World Resources Institute (2009). Power of Efficiency. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_power_of_efficiency_al.pdf

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Power of Efficiency. 2009. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_power_of_efficiency_al.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=World Resources Institute |title=Power of Efficiency |date=April 2009 |url=https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_power_of_efficiency_al.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2009power, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Power of Efficiency}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2009}, month = apr, url = {https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_power_of_efficiency_al.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }