Power of Efficiency

The document argues that a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) would provide significant benefits to Tennessee, including $3.5 billion in energy savings and the creation of over 5,000 jobs. It highlights that Tennessee could reduce electricity consumption by 11% by 2015, effectively offsetting 100% of the expected increase in demand through efficiency gains, which is identified as the cheapest option for meeting new energy needs.

• The implementation of a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) is projected to save Tennessee $3.5 billion and generate more than 5,000 new jobs.
• Tennessee has the potential to reduce electricity consumption by 11% by 2015, which would meet 100% of the expected increase in demand via efficiency gains.
• Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective method for addressing new energy requirements.
• Based on ACEEE's March 2009 analysis for a 15% electricity and 10% natural gas savings target by 2020, the projected outcomes for Tennessee include annual electricity savings of 13,026 GWh, peak demand savings equivalent to 14 power plants of 300 MW, $3,505 million in energy savings, 5,104 net jobs created, and 12.3 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_tn.pdf

Chicago

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