Area of Focus: Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Created: Jan 05, 2007
Updated: Jul 17, 2007
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Description
Energy efficiency and conservation refers to promoting both more efficient technology that uses less energy to perform the same task, and reducing unnecessary energy use, with the overall aim of reducing energy demand without detracting from end-use benefits.	photo source
Keywords: education about energy efficiency and conservation, green building, energy consumption reduction, technology substitution, energy star rating, demand side management, energy demand reduction, climate change, energy standards, industry efficiency, residential efficiency, commercial/public efficiency, agricultural efficiency, transportation efficiency, insulation, green chemistry, energy prices, grid inefficiencies, grid loss, subsidies, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), tax credits, low-interest loans, ecolabeling, theoretical potential, technological potential, market trend potential, boilers, heat exchangers, electrical motors, electric appliances, pulp and paper, chemicals, cement, iron and steel

Change in Action

Moreland Energy Foundation works with households, businesses, schools and community groups to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through local action. Based in Brunswick, Victoria, they are pushing for emission reduction through strategic research and advocacy work. Recent advocacy works include reviewing coal mine expansion in Hazelwood, evaluating parking issues for the city of Moreland, and hosting chat sessions with UK energy experts.

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Featured Organization

The Energy Conservation Center of Japan promotes the efficient use of energy, global warming protection and sustainable development. The ECCJ promotes energy conservation in industrial, commercial, residental and transportation sectors, drawing their analysis from on-site audits, education programs, and ESCO research and development to promote the most efficient energy use.

Featured Resources

The Carbon Buster's Home Energy Handbook: Slowing Climate Change and Saving Money offers an accountable glimpse into a household's carbon emissions and how to reduce these emissions. Questions such as installing solar panels versus buying a hybrid car are evaulated and answered in a detailed, systematic way.

The Last Straw: Straw Bale Construction and Energy-Efficient Housing centralizes working knowledge regarding straw-bale construction. Recognizing a need still for this form of housing, and also how its energy saving principles can be applied to modern architecture, this journal aims to link together builders worldwide.

Development of a Low Cost Cooler to Preserve Perishable Foods in Countries with Arid Climates explores the innovative cooling system that Abba developed in 1995. Using a simple design of two earthenware pots, separated by a surrounding layer of wet sand, this simple yet effective refrigeration device can be used in any community.