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What has reduced energy intensity already done? What more can it do? ◊ During 1975–2006, the U.S. made a dollar of real GDP with 48% less total energy, 54% less oil, 64% less directly used natural gas, 17% less electricity, and two-thirds less water � Despite stagnant light-vehicle efficiency for >20 years, and perverse incentives rewarding electricity sales in 48 states � Nobody noticed: we haven’t paid attention since the mid-1980s ◊ Full use of today’s best end-use efficiency techniques would deliver the same or better services but save: � half the oil, at a sixth of its price � half the natural gas, at an eighth of its price � three-fourths of the electricity, at an eighth of its price ◊ Investing to achieve those savings over several decades would cost 6× less than buying the energy, and would make energy prices lower and less volatile ◊ Proper pricing matters less than barrier-busting
Q. How is climate protection like the Hubble Space Telescope? A. Both were spoiled by a sign error (“+” vs. “–”) <strong>The</strong> incorrect assumption that climate protection will be costly is the biggest obstacle to climate protection
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