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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.

Commentary
Steer a Smarter Course Than Specific Mileage Goals
Published commentary by RAND staff: Steer a Smarter Course Than Specific Mileage Goals, in the Detroit Free Press.
Mar 16, 2007
Commentary
Fueling Opportunity
Published commentary by RAND staff: Fueling Opportunity in the Washington Times.
May 19, 2006
Announcement
RAND Headquarters Wins Environmental and Design Honors
The RAND Corporation has received the U.S. Green Building Council's Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the environmentally responsible design of its headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, along with the Los Angeles Architectural Award for corporate headquarters design.
Apr 10, 2006
Report
Regional Differences Affect the Price and Demand for Energy
The Department of Energy estimates the impact of energy-efficient technologies based on a national modeling system. To improve results, the system should take into account regional differences in the price-demand relationship for electricity and natural gas.
Nov 1, 2005
Journal Article
Demand-side Management and Energy Efficiency in the United States
Our estimates imply that demand-side management had a much smaller effect on retail electricity sales than do estimates reported by utilities themselves over the same study period.
Jan 1, 2004
Commentary
Iraqi Oil and the Global Economy
If Saddam Hussein is ousted as leader of Iraq, the United States will face critical decisions about the future of the world's second-largest oil reserves, writes policy analyst James Bartis.
Jan 6, 2003
Report
E-Vision 2002, Shaping Our Future by Reducing Energy Intensity in the U.S. Economy: Volume I: Proceedings of the Conference
Includes the proceedings of the May 2002 E-Vision 2002 Conference, a gathering of the nation's leading energy experts to discuss ways to reduce U.S. economic energy intensity.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
Research Priorities of the Supporting Industries Program: Linking Industrial R&D Needs
Identifies significant multiple-industry research challenges in materials and materials processing.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
State-Level Changes in Energy Intensity and Their National Implications
Examines changes in energy intensity across states and within energy-consuming sectors as part of a larger effort to identify state-level factors that may contribute to efficient energy use nationwide
Jan 1, 2003
Journal Article
Analysis of US Energy Scenarios: Meta-Scenarios, Pathways, and Policy Implications
Reviews a collection of recent energy scenarios from a policy and planning perspective and compares these scenarios quantitatively.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
Implications and Policy Options of California's Reliance on Natural Gas
Assesses the benefits, risks, and implications of the increased use of natural gas to meet California's growing energy needs.
Jan 1, 2002
Report
Generating Electric Power in the Pacific Northwest: Implications of Alternative Technologies
This report examines the implications of using alternative power-generation technologies to meet future energy demands in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Jan 1, 2002
Report
The Public Benefit of Energy Efficiency to the State of Massachusetts
The authors show that savings from commercial and industrial energy-efficiency programs have provided a positive return on utility investment, and they demonstrate benefits of energy efficiency for Massachusetts households, particularly for low-income households.
Jan 1, 2002
Report
The Public Benefit of Energy Efficiency to the State of Minnesota
The authors show that savings from commercial and industrial energy-efficiency programs have provided a positive return on utility investment, and they demonstrate benefits of energy efficiency for Minnesota households, particularly for low-income households.
Jan 1, 2002
Report
The Public Benefit of Energy Efficiency to the State of Washington
The authors estimated energy efficiency by means of energy intensity measures controlled for sectoral composition and energy prices, among other factors.
Jan 1, 2002
Report
E-Vision 2000: Key Issues That Will Shape Our Energy Future Analysis and Papers Prepared for the E-Vision 2000 Conference
This report documents an initiative by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to identify and assess a range of emerging issues that may affect future energy use and supply.
Jan 1, 2001
Report
E-Vision 2000: Key Issues That Will Shape Our Energy Future Summary of Proceedings, Scenario Analysis, Expert Elicitation, and Submitted Papers
This report documents an initiative by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy to identify and assess a range of emerging issues that may affect future energy use and supply.
Jan 1, 2001
Report
Industrial Materials for the Future (IMF) R&D Priorities
This briefing presents the results of a RAND review that identified materials research needs suitable for assistance from the Industrial Materials for the Future program, which focuses on core areas of value to multiple industries.
Jan 1, 2001
Report
The Public Benefit of California's Investments in Energy Efficiency
This study reports on the results of an assessment of the benefits of energy efficiency for California.
Jan 1, 2000
Report
A Survey of DoD Facility Energy Management Capabilities
This report documents RAND research assessing the Department of Defense (DoD) current capability to achieve energy policy goals at DoD installations.
Jan 1, 1998

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RAND Topic:
Energy Conservation

Topic Synonyms:
Energy Efficiency

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