A National Index for Energy Productivity

摘要: Possible indices to measure changes in energy productivity are explored. These could provide the nation with better information about how it uses energy. It is recommended that certain of these be adopted and widely disseminated by government. The widespread use an index government media many significant benefits: (1) signals importance attaches increasing efficiency, (2) focuses sustains national attention on this critical strategy, (3) motivates challenges nation, (4) serves as early warning system current approaches not working new called for: (5) a useful tool for public planners policy makers predicting future trends, (6) increase publics understanding services. concluded adoption systematic dissemination will enhance contribute maximizing efficiency.