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New Horizons for Energy Efficiency: Major Opportunities to Reach Higher Electricity Savings by 2030

September 15, 2015
Energy Efficiency Research
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Higher equipment standards and more stringent building codes are squeezing the amount of savings that energy efficiency programs can harvest. No single measure will yield a dominant share of energy savings for utility program portfolios, as have lighting programs in the past. This report examines the next large opportunities for energy efficiency savings. It analyzes 18 measures—including reduction of plug loads, conservation voltage reduction, and smart manufacturing—that could collectively save 22% of total projected electricity use in the year 2030.

Research Report

New Horizons for Energy Efficiency: Major Opportunities to Reach Higher Electricity Savings by 2030

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Dan York
Senior Fellow, Utilities and Local Policy
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Steven Nadel
Executive Director
Ethan Rogers
Rachel Cluett
Sameer Kwatra
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Harvey Sachs
Visiting Fellow
Jennifer Amann
Jennifer Amann
Senior Fellow, Buildings Program
Meegan Kelly
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