Assessing National Employment Impacts of Investment in Residential and Commercial Sector Energy Efficiency: Review and Example Analysis

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ph: (865) 576-8401 fax: (865) 576-5728 email: reports@adonis.osti.gov Available to the public from the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161 ph: (800) 553-6847 fax: (703) 605-6900 email: orders@ntis.fedworld.gov online ordering: http://www.ntis.gov/ordering.htmThis document was printed on recycled paper. Executive SummaryEnergy efficiency is a key solution to concerns regarding future energy supply, energy security, and the harmful long-term effects of climate change. In addition to addressing these issues, actions motivated by governmental policies and programs, along with efforts by utilities and third parties, result in greater energy efficiency and also save consumers money. A continuing question is the degree to which energy efficiency measures spur economic growth and higher levels of employment. Research interest in this topic has recently risen in response to trends reflecting increased market adoption of energy efficiency measures, increased reliance on energy efficiency as a resource to offset new electricity generation, and the utilization of energy efficiency portfolio standards by states to spur wider adoption of energy efficiency and reduce future electricity demand. v Acronyms and Abbreviations AEOAnnual Energy Outlook ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Btu British thermal units

Estimating the National Carbon Abatement Potential of City Policies: A Data-Driven Approach

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