Energy Conservation

Using less energy today can save money and improve the quality of the environment for future generations. RAND has informed public awareness and policy with research on such topics as energy use in commercial buildings, household energy conservation, the conflict between energy conservation and productivity in schools and offices, and the potential to reduce the energy requirements of U.S. commercial airlines.

Research conducted by: Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program; RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment

Journal Articles (5)

What Works in Changing Energy-Using Behaviours in the Home? A Rapid Evidence Assessment: Final Report — Nov 1, 2012

In November 2012, the Department of Energy and Climate Change unveiled the UK's national Energy Efficiency Strategy, setting out the direction of their policy for the coming decades. RAND Europe's research on

Valuation of Plug-In Vehicle Life-Cycle Air Emissions and Oil Displacement Benefits — Oct 1, 2011

To reduce air emission and oil dependency impacts from passenger vehicles, strategies to promote adoption of hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles with small battery packs offer more social benefits per dollar spent.

Analysis of US Energy Scenarios: Meta-Scenarios, Pathways, and Policy Implications — Jan 1, 2003

Reviews a collection of recent energy scenarios from a policy and planning perspective and compares these scenarios quantitatively.

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