National Energy Efficiency Policy
National policies to improve energy efficiency can reduce oil imports, improve the reliability of the U.S.
State Energy Efficiency Policy
A look at state-level energy efficiency programs and policies.
Local Energy Efficiency Policy
Local policies related to energy efficiency — implemented at the scale of a municipality, county or metropolitan region — can improve community self-reliance, save consumers and citizen
Residential Home & Appliances
American homes use almost 25% of the energy consumed in the United States.
Commercial Buildings & Equipment
Commercial buildings account for 19% of the energy consumed in the United States.
Industrial Manufacturing & Agriculture
Accounting for about one-third of all end-use energy in the United States, the industrial sector consumes more energy than any other sector.
Transportation Vehicles & Systems
The transportation sector consumes approximately 28% of all end-use energy in the United States.
Behavior & Human Dimensions
Understanding human behavior is critical for achieving the goals of energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Programs
The origin of utility-sector energy efficiency programs traces back to the energy crises in the 1970s, when a new concept of "energy conservation" emerged to help customers cope with soaring energy
Market Transformation
The term market transformation is the strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change in market behavior by removing identified barriers or exploiting opportunities t
Energy Efficiency Topics
Browse a list of topics related to energy efficiency