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    The document discusses several techniques for improving energy conservation. It describes how California employs an energy tax that increases based on usage above a baseline allowance to discourage high consumption while protecting lower-income households. It also explains that energy audits are an important way to improve conservation in buildings by analyzing energy use and flows to reduce energy input without negatively impacting outputs. Passive solar building design is also discussed as a technique involving window placement, insulation, thermal mass and shading to take advantage of local climate and solar energy for heating and cooling.

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    The document discusses several techniques for improving energy conservation. It describes how California employs an energy tax that increases based on usage above a baseline allowance to discourage high consumption while protecting lower-income households. It also explains that energy audits are an important way to improve conservation in buildings by analyzing energy use and flows to reduce energy input without negatively impacting outputs. Passive solar building design is also discussed as a technique involving window placement, insulation, thermal mass and shading to take advantage of local climate and solar energy for heating and cooling.

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    The document discusses several techniques for improving energy conservation. It describes how California employs an energy tax that increases based on usage above a baseline allowance to discourage high consumption while protecting lower-income households. It also explains that energy audits are an important way to improve conservation in buildings by analyzing energy use and flows to reduce energy input without negatively impacting outputs. Passive solar building design is also discussed as a technique involving window placement, insulation, thermal mass and shading to take advantage of local climate and solar energy for heating and cooling.

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    Energy conservation refers to reducing energy consumption through using less

    of an energy service. Energy conservation differs from efficient energy use,


    which refers to using less energy for a constant service. [1] For example, driving
    less is an example of energy conservation. Driving the same amount with a
    higher mileage vehicle is an example of energy efficiency. Energy conservation
    and efficiency are both energy reduction techniques
    The State of California employs a tiered energy tax whereby every consumer
    receives a baseline energy allowance that carries a low tax. As usage increases
    above that baseline, the tax is increasing drastically. Such programs aim to
    protect poorer households while creating a larger tax burden for high energy
    consumers.[4]
    One of the primary ways to improve energy conservation in buildings is to use an
    energy audit. An energy audit is an inspection and analysis of energy use and
    flows for energy conservation in a building, process or system to reduce the
    amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the
    output(s).

    In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and
    distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer.
    This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating
    systems, it doesn't involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.
    The key to designing a passive solar building is to best take advantage of the local climate.
    Elements to be considered include window placement and glazing type, thermal insulation,
    thermal mass, and shading. Passive solar design techniques can be applied most easily to new
    buildings, but existing buildings can be retrofitted.
    When purchasing light bulbs, many consumers opt for cheap incandescent bulbs,
    failing to take into account their higher energy costs and lower lifespans when
    compared to modern compact fluorescent and LED bulbs. Although these energyefficient alternatives have a higher upfront cost, their long lifespan and low
    energy use can save consumers a considerable amount of money. [9] The price of
    LEDs has also been steadily decreasing in the past five years, due to
    improvement of the semiconductor technology. Many LED bulbs on the market
    qualify for utility rebates that further reduce the price of purchase to the
    consumer.[10] Estimates by The U.S. Department of Energy state that widespread
    adoption of LED lighting over the next 20 years could result in about $265 billion
    worth of savings in United States energy costs. [11]
    An assortment of energy-efficient semiconductor (LED) lamps for commercial and
    residential lighting use. LED lamps use at least 75% less energy, and last 25
    times longer, than traditional incandescent light bulbs
    Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) www.pcra.org is an Indian
    government body created in 1977 and engaged in promoting energy efficiency
    and conservation in every walk of life.

    United States
    Main article: Energy conservation in the United States

    The United States is currently the second largest single consumer of energy, following China.
    The U.S. Department of Energy categorizes national energy use in four broad sectors:
    transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial.[22]
    Energy usage in transportation and residential sectors, about half of U.S. energy
    consumption, is largely controlled by individual consumers. Commercial and industrial
    energy expenditures are determined by businesses entities and other facility managers.
    National energy policy has a significant effect on energy usage across all four sectors.

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