Industrial Energy Efficiency

As we enter the post-pandemic period, United Nations' first priority related to sustainable development is facilitate a green transition, whereby “investments must accelerate decarbonization of all aspects our economy.” A 2009 study conducted by The Rocky Mountain Institute stated that “The role energy efficiency has historically played in US generally under appreciated. If productivity had remained constant since 1970, would have consumed 207.3 quadrillion BTUs 2007 when it actually only 101.6 quads. In other words, less than half what was projected.” While changes economy contributed reduction usage, Metcalf concluded responsible for 65 percent 75 improvement 1970.