Global Warming

Saving energy is critical to fighting climate change.

Energy Efficiency and Renewables Could Cut U.S. GHG Emissions 60% to 80% by 2050.

Tackling Climate Change in the U.S.: Potential Carbon Emissions Reductions From Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by 2030

The American Solar Energy Society's peer-reviewed report, "Tackling Climate Change in the U.S.", prioritizes energy efficiency as the primary reduction strategy to cut emissions to the level scientists believe is needed to prevent devastating climate change.

Greenhouse gas emissions from power plants are a leading cause of global warming; reducing energy use will reduce that pollution.

  • It is technically possible for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 million tons. That's like taking almost 5 million cars off the road.
  • The California Air Resources Board has identified Energy Efficiency as the second best way to cut GHG emissions.
  • If half of California households changed 5 light bulbs to CFLs it would be like taking over 200,000 cars off the road.

Global warming seems like a big problem, but you can easily act now to fight global warming and save money too!

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