Local Energy Efficiency Benefits and Opportunities | US EPA

Related ResourcesState and Local Energy Efficiency Action NetworkAmerican Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ENERGY STAREM&V for EE Policies and InitiativesOn this page:Benefits of Energy EfficiencyLocal Opportunities to Improve Energy EfficiencyEE in Government Operations and FacilitiesEE in Water and Wastewater FacilitiesEE in Non-Governmental BuildingsResidential EEDeveloping EE Programs with Utilities and Other SponsorsBenefits of Energy EfficiencyUsing energy more efficiently is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and meet growing energy demand. The many benefits of energy efficiency include:Environmental: Increased efficiency can lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other pollutants, as well as decrease water use.Economic: Improving energy efficiency can lower individual utility bills, create jobs, and help stabilize electricity prices and volatility.Utility System Benefits: Energy efficiency can provi...