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Utah's energy-wise strategy
Researchers list ways to reach Huntsman's goal for efficiency
The benefits of implementing the 23 recommendations in the Utah Energy Efficiency Strategy, the researchers said, include saving money, saving energy resources and water, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions and greenhouse gases.
"It's something that each of us can do right now and that we can share with others," said Dianne Nielson, energy adviser to Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.
Huntsman in April 2006 established a goal of increasing energy efficiency in Utah by 20 percent by 2015.
The strategy unveiled Tuesday was prepared by researchers from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, Utah Clean Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the Intermountain CHP Center. Funding was provided by the Energy Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Governor's Office.
The strategy can be accessed at www.utahcleanenergy.org, www.swenergy.org/pubs or www.energy.utah.gov.
Among the options are expanding utility energy efficiency programs, upgrading building energy codes, adopting clean car standards for new cars and light trucks, and using energy pricing to encourage reduced energy demand.
Nielson said implementation would mean "savings for individuals and businesses, with strengthening the diversity and the energy security of the economy in Utah, while still being able to grow an economy and protect our quality of life."
Geller said Utah could see a $7.1 billion net economic benefit from 2006 to 2015, or an average of $6,700 per household, by implementing the recommendations. CO2 emissions could fall by more than 10 percent and 3 billion gallons of water per year could be saved, he said.
"Overall, pursuing these options would be a win-win strategy for consumers, for businesses, for the environment," Geller said.
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