The U.S. economy requires twice as much energy to produce a dollar of GDP as developed countries in Europe and Asia. Decades of policies that encourage energy waste have made the American economy less competitive, and working Americans are particularly vulnerable to high energy prices.
Energy efficiency is an under-utilized resource with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, stimulate U.S. productivity, and increase the financial security of the middle class. New America’s Energy initiative works to increase America’s energy productivity through policies that encourage innovation in energy use and consumption, change the finance and market conditions for energy efficiency, and allow families to invest in energy efficiency.
