Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 20

What is the key concept for this section What is energy efficiency What percentage of the energy used in the United States is unnecessarily wasted List four widely used energy-wasting technologies. What are the major benefits of reducing energy waste List three reasons why this source of energy has been neglected. Describe three ways to save energy and money in (a) industry, (b) transportation, (c) new buildings, and (d) existing buildings. How could a smarter electrical grid help us to save energy and money Explain why the true cost of gasoline is much higher than what consumers pay at the pump. What is a fee-bate Distinguish among hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell motor vehicles. Summarize the story of the Rocky Mountain Institute headquarters building. What are three reasons for high levels of energy waste in the world