Lightbulbs may be the traditional symbol of energy efficiency, but it’s so much bigger than that. Photo: Shutterstock
Energy Efficiency Basics
- Energy efficiency is not just about conserving energy. It’s about getting more bang for your buck, like a refrigerator that uses less energy to generate the same amount of cooling power.
- Energy efficiency is important at every level of our economy, from family homes and apartment buildings to office complexes and factories. The more we scale up efficiency, the more energy we save and the more benefits we see.
- All New England families and businesses must have easy access to energy efficiency programs, whether they rent or own and no matter their income level. And we must pair it with launching more clean energy to power our homes and appliances, so we get off fossil fuels for good.
What Does It Mean to Be Energy Efficient?
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