information for our energy future
information for our energy future
The following energy reports, research and discussion papers can be downloaded from the publisher's website, usually in pdf format. If you require alternative formats please contact the publisher directly.
November 2007
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This report outlines the vision for the US National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency of achieving all cost-effective energy efficiency by 2025. It presents ten implementation goals for states, utilities, and other stakeholders to consider to achieve this goal and describes what 2025 might look like if the goal is achieved. If that goal is achieved, it is suggested that the USA will spend $100 billion less for energy in 2025 than it would otherwise, will avoid emitting 500 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and achieve $500 billion in net savings from its energy efficiency investments.
Download from: National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (pdf 1.3 MB)
November 2007
American Solar Energy Society
A new report from the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society shows that as many as 1 out of 4 workers in the U.S. will be working in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries by 2030.
Download from: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (pdf 1.1 MB)
September 2007
Centre for International Economics
This study has examined the potential for additional GHG abatement from the buildings sector, in particular by examining the potential to invest in improved energy efficiency. It also reveals the difference that this would make to the economy-wide cost of achieving deep GHG emission cuts.
Download from: Capitalising on the building sector's potential to lessen the costs of a broad based GHG emissions cut (pdf 353 kb)