http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/30/study-reveals-us-could-reduce-energy-costs-by-12-trillion/ Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 22:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/30/study-reveals-us-could-reduce-energy-costs-by-12-trillion/comment-page-1/#comment-139695 Tapani Talo Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:27:11 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18990#comment-139695 1.2 trillion can be easily tripled by applying twice the code insulation ONLY for pennies more. Our codes are sadly still pre 70's numbers. Our projects lately reduce their energy needs 75% (to 95% with Geo and PV)with very minor cost addition to general construction budget. From space programs and oil exploration one principal aspect is found a must. Reduce the load first, then apply necessary minimal climate controls. Comfort is one largest payback, and our clients are the happiest ones in comparison to those who insist on cutting cost and insualtion to save on first cost. 1.2 trillion can be easily tripled by applying twice the code insulation ONLY for pennies more. Our codes are sadly still pre 70′s numbers.
Our projects lately reduce their energy needs 75% (to 95% with Geo and PV)with very minor cost addition to general construction budget.
From space programs and oil exploration one principal aspect is found a must. Reduce the load first, then apply necessary minimal climate controls.
Comfort is one largest payback, and our clients are the happiest ones in comparison to those who insist on cutting cost and insualtion to save on first cost.

]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/30/study-reveals-us-could-reduce-energy-costs-by-12-trillion/comment-page-1/#comment-139559 LizR Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:38:18 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18990#comment-139559 It's an interesting report, but concludes that the reductions are impossible to achieve. Every person in American needs to drastically change their habits and make a major investment. IMHO, it's irresponsible for scientists to publish a report with unattainable forecasts. It’s an interesting report, but concludes that the reductions are impossible to achieve. Every person in American needs to drastically change their habits and make a major investment. IMHO, it’s irresponsible for scientists to publish a report with unattainable forecasts.

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