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 North Carolina. By 2015, the state could reduce electricity use by 13%, which would offset approximately 90% of the projected increase in demand. Based on a 2009 ACEEE analysis for 2020 targets (15% for electricity and 10% for natural gas), the implementation of an EERS would result in $3.017 billion in energy savings, the creation of 6,426 net jobs, and a reduction of 11.5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, alongside annual electricity savings of 13,840 GWh and peak demand savings equivalent to 15 300 MW power plants.

• Implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in North Carolina is projected to save the state $3 billion and generate nearly 6,500 new jobs.
• North Carolina has the potential to lower electricity consumption by 13% by 2015, a figure that would cover roughly 90% of the anticipated growth in demand.
• Energy efficiency is identified as the most economical 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_nc.pdf

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Power of Efficiency. 2009. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_power_of_efficiency_nc.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_nc.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_nc.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }