Reinventing Industrial Energy Use in a Resource-Constrained World

Title: Reinventing Industrial Energy Use in a Resource-Constrained World
Format: Working Paper
Publication Date: 2010
Description:

In an increasingly resource-constrained world, improving the energy efficiency of industry is essential. In addition to its environmental, security, and competitiveness benefits, energy efficiency delivers a return on investment that contributes to the profitability of enterprises. Using international technology and policy benchmarking, this chapter examines the energy productivity of U.S. industry and its role as a technology innovator, supplying next-generation green and clean technologies. After reviewing the barriers and drivers of improved practices, the chapter concludes that the dual goals of advancing energy efficiency at industrial plants and advancing product innovation are critical to promoting the more productive consumption of energy in a resource-constrained world.

Ivan Allen College Contributors:
External Contributors: Rodrigo Cortes, Matthew Cox
Citation:

Reinventing Industrial Energy Use in a Resource-Constrained World

Categories:
  • Energy, Climate and Environmental Policy
Related File: wp52.pdf
Related Departments:
  • School of Public Policy