American Physical Society validates Amory Lovins' multi-decade focus on energy efficiency

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Founded in 1899, the American Physical Society (APS) is the largest organization of professional physicists in the United States. Its 46,000 members are drawn from universities, industry and national laboratories. The APS is one of the premier publishers of international physics research, maintaining print and on-line publications, as well as electronically searchable archives dating back to 1893.
For more than forty years, APS has also devoted resources and expertise to a number of public policy areas, including education, energy, innovation and competitiveness, national security and science research programs. As part of its policy work, APS periodically prepares technical analyses on subjects of significant public interest. This report follows in the tradition of past APS studies and represents a fresh look at the subject of energy efficiency, which the Society first examined in 1975.

HOW AMERICA CAN LOOK WITHIN TO ACHIEVE ENERGY SECURITY AND REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING
September 2008 http://www.aps.org/energyefficiencyreport/

Introduction

Whether you want the United States to achieve greater energy security by weaning itself off foreign oil, sustain strong economic growth in the face of worldwide competition or reduce global warming by decreasing carbon emissions, energy efficiency is where you need to start. Thirty-five years ago the U.S. adopted national strategies, implemented policies and developed technol- ogies that significantly improved energy efficiency. More than three decades have passed since then, and science and technology have progressed considerably, but U.S. energy policy has not. It is time to revisit the issue.
In this report we examine the scientific and technological oppor- tunities and policy actions that can make the United States more energy efficient, increase its security and reduce its impact on global warming. We believe the findings and recommendations will help Congress and the next administration to realize these goals. Our focus is on the transportation and buildings sectors of the economy. The opportunities are huge and the costs are small.

http://www.aps.org/energyefficiencyreport/report/aps-energyreport.pdf

From their website:

Energy = Future
Think Efficiency

A Different Kind of Energy Efficiency Report
Scientific and Technological Emphasis

Energy Future: Think Efficiency differs from other energy efficiency reports in its emphasis on scientific and technological options and analysis. Developed by a panel of leading experts in energy policy with backgrounds in physics, engineering, economics, and policy, Energy Future: Think Efficiency examines what works, what can work soon, and what is feasible for the future. Based on emerging technologies, this report targets which research and development gives America the best return for its dollars.


The News is Good
Key Energy Efficiency Conclusions

After scientifically evaluating a wide variety of energy-saving ideas and alternative energy sources, such as hybrid cars, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, solar power, and wind power, the report recommends many short term and long term goals. The good news is that the news is good.

Improving energy efficiency is relatively easy and inexpensive.
Numerous technologies already exist to increase energy efficiency and save consumers money.

Buildings and Transportation
Highlighting Highest Consumption

Focusing on transportation and buildings, two areas that consume two-thirds of our energy, Energy Future: Think Efficiency specifically outlines priorities for the next administration’s energy policies—for the immediate future and decades ahead.

http://www.aps.org/energyefficiencyreport/index.cfm

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1. Amory & RMI.org. Good Stuff

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