An aggressive pursuit of energy efficiency in the United States over
the next 18 years could cut the nation's growth in energy use by 50%
or more, according to a new report. The report, "Vision for 2025:
Developing a Framework for Change," was prepared by the National
Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Leadership Group, which comprises
more than 60 leading organizations, with DOE and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acting as facilitators. The
report sets a goal of achieving all cost-effective energy efficiency
improvements throughout the United States by 2025. If that goal is
achieved, the nation will spend $100 billion less for energy in 2025
than it would otherwise and will avoid emitting 500 million metric
tons of carbon dioxide per year. The nation will also achieve
$500 billion in net savings from its energy efficiency investments.