81. Household appliances are the main culprit, despite their increased energy efficiency. 82. I was in my attic the other day, checking out the energy efficiency, and I figure I have about half as much insulation as I need. 83. If the price of energy decreases, Hakes said, consumers and businesses will have less incentive to invest in improved energy efficiency. 84. In addition, hundreds of companies, universities and federal laboratories that are trying to improve energy efficiency would lose funds. 85. In March, the Land and Water Fund released a report calling for increased investment in energy efficiency and alternative energy sources. 86. In recent days, Bush administration officials have emphasized that their energy policy will include some financial incentives for alternative power and energy efficiency. 87. In the short term, at least, the biggest winners may be the companies that make, or are developing, technologies and services that improve energy efficiency. 88. In the last decade manufacturers have significantly improved the energy efficiency of many major appliances. 89. Instead of building new dams or nuclear plants, the region promoted energy efficiency, in everything from residential building codes to industrial plants. 90. It also prohibits the department from issuing new standards for energy efficiency in appliances like refrigerators and air-conditioners. |