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How America Can Look Within to Achieve Energy Security and Reduce Global Warming

Journal Article · · Reviews of Modern Physics
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  1. Stanford University
  2. American Physical Society (APS)
  3. American Institute of Physics
  4. Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
  5. ORNL
  6. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
  7. University of California, Davis
  8. Oberlin College
  9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  10. Natural Resources Defense Council
  11. Harvard University
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Making major gains in energy efficiency is one of the most economical and effective ways our nation can wean itself off its dependence on foreign oil and reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases. Transportation and buildings, which account for two thirds of American energy usage, consume far more than they need to, but even though there are many affordable energy efficient technologies that can save consumers money, market imperfections inhibit their adoption. To overcome the barriers, the federal government must adopt policies that will transform the investments into economic and societal benefit. And the federal government must invest in research and development programs that target energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is one of America s great hidden energy reserves. We should begin tapping it now.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE USDOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
993461
Journal Information:
Reviews of Modern Physics, Journal Name: Reviews of Modern Physics Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 80; ISSN 0034-6861; ISSN 1539-0756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
DEFECTS
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GREENHOUSE EFFECT
GREENHOUSE GASES
MARKET
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
SECURITY
TARGETS