May 18, 2009—Aggressive adoption of latest technologies for the production, distribution and use of electricity could lower total U.S. energy consumption by 2030, according to a study released today by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) in Washington, D.C. The study was commissioned by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
SIA has proposed a number of public policies to accelerate adoption of technologies that would achieve the energy savings identified in the ACEEE report. These recommendations include tax incentives for adoption of energy-efficient products and components, national support for research and development, and new energy-efficiency standards.
The complete ACEEE report and a one-page summary of SIA policy recommendations are available online.
