Natural gas has emerged as an increasingly attractive source of energy since it is highly efficient, abundant, and …

, utilities can reduce energy consumption at a low cost. We analyze data from two large-scale, random-assignment field experiments … natural gas (Puget Sound Energy (PSE)), in partnership with a private company, Positive Energy/oPower, which provides monthly … or quarterly mailed peer feedback reports to customers. We find reductions in energy consumption of 1.2% (PSE) to 2 …

Most of the medium-run growth in energy demand is forecast to come from the developing world, which consumed more total … units of energy than the developed world in 2007. We argue that the main driver of the growth is likely to be increased … acquire appliances, such as refrigerators, and vehicles for the first time. These new goods require energy to use and energy …