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 Florida, potentially saving the state $14 billion and creating nearly 20,000 jobs by 2020.

• Implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in Florida could result in $14 billion in energy savings and the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs by 2020.
• Florida has the potential to reduce its electricity consumption by 16% by 2015, which would cover about 57% of the projected increase in demand.
• Energy efficiency is identified as the most inexpensive method for addressing new energy requirements.
• Based on ACEEE's March 2009 analysis for a 15% electricity savings target and 10% natural gas savings target by 2020, the projected impacts for Florida include 33,553 GWh in annual electricity savings, peak demand savings equivalent to 36 300 MW power plants, and 20.6 million metric tons of CO2 emission savings.

APA

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

Chicago

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

Wikipedia

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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_fl.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }