61. The protracted energy crunch in California has made Drake and others in the state far more aware of their energy consumption. 62. The steps include spending programs meant to reduce energy consumption or increase the use of clean energy sources like wind and solar power. 63. The ventures will also help businesses manage their energy consumption and purchases. 64. They also offer low energy consumption and low heat and last a long time. 65. There was little talk of how to reduce energy consumption. 66. This comparison suggests that it should actually be much easier for the United States to reduce its energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions than it is for Europe. 67. Though European oil imports have risen in recent years, both individuals and companies have invested heavily in ways to reduce energy consumption. 68. Unfortunately, even when information on energy consumption is provided by a manufacturer, there are no controls over its accuracy. 69. Utilities also performed well, based on earnings growth and expectations of a rise in electrical energy consumption as the Spanish economy recovers. 70. Wirth will call that goal unrealistic, given the economic disruption that would occur if energy consumption were restricted so sharply. |