October 2009

Questions submitted during the October 19, 2009 Energy Efficiency Forum webcast "Energy Efficiency: Policies, Priorities and Perspectives"

Answers provided by webcast panel of experts:

·         Barry Worthington, USEA Executive Director
·         Mark Ginsberg, Board of Directors, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Dept. of Energy
·         Steve Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
·         Maria Vargas, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Climate Protection Division, U.S. EPA
·         Clay Nesler, Vice President, Global Energy and Sustainability, Johnson Controls, Inc.

The Green Paradox: The Irony of Efficiency

Do improvements in end-use efficiency lead to increased consumption of fossil fuels?

GreenBiz.com senior writer Marc Gunther says the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's opposition to climate change legislation is unecessary and embarrassing.