The Public Benefit of Energy Efficiency to the State of Washington

by Bernstein, Mark; Pernin, Christopher; Loeb, Sam; Hanson, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780833031860
• ISBN10: 0833031864
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-19
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Summary

Addresses the public benefits of improvements in energy efficiency to the economy of Washington State

Table of Contents

Preface
Figures
Tables
Acronyms
Executive Summary
Introduction	p. 1
Trends in Washington Energy Intensity, Demand, and Environmental Pressures	p. 7
Energy Intensity in the Industrial, Commercial and Residential Sectors	p. 7
Energy Consumption Drivers	p. 14
Energy Demand and Reliability	p. 16
Environmental Pressure	p. 17
Energy Efficiency in the Industrial and Commercial Sectors, Economic Growth, and Environmental Benefits	p. 21
Energy Efficiency and the Washington Economy: 1977-1997	p. 21
The Value of Energy Efficiency Programs to Washington	p. 23
Future Benefits of Energy Efficiency to Washington	p. 25
Environmental Benefits of Reduced Energy Intensity	p. 29
Benefits of Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector	p. 31
Residential Energy Consumption Characteristics	p. 31
Energy Efficiency and Low-income Households	p. 33
Conclusions	p. 43
Appendix	p. 45
References	p. 61
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