Living well on less energy: what America can learn from West Germany
The West Germans maintain a high standard of living with much lower per-capita energy consumption than the US. The railroad network provides good service at low-enough rates to attract patronage. Cities like Karlsruhe maintain a successful streetcar and bus network, which are aided by a shortage of parking facilities. Gasoline is not subsidized so that prices and taxes are high enough to encourage fuel economy and a national attitude that smaller is better. Bicycle riding has been integrated into city life. Other conservation efforts are evident in home appliances and shopping habits. The use of curtains, water heaters, and other equipment to save energy represent simple adjustments that lower consumption. (DCK)
- Research Organization:
- Ohio State Univ., Marion
- OSTI ID:
- 5599967
- Journal Information:
- Futurist; (United States), Vol. 16:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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