March 19, 2008: Energy Efficiency Could Bolster Economy

Environment Illinois has issued a report showing that increased energy efficiency could save money and increase jobs.

Associated Press
Energy Efficiency Could Bolster Economy
By Tara Burghart
March 19, 2008
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/03/19/ap4793...

With energy prices rising, the economy slowing and worries about global warming growing, an environmental advocacy group says increasing energy efficiency in buildings and homes could help with all three problems.

A report issued by Environment Illinois on Tuesday outlines energy efficiency opportunities in three Midwestern states - Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Increasing energy efficiency in residential, commercial and industrial construction; replacing inefficient appliances; and upgrading existing heating, cooling and lighting systems could create jobs, Environment Illinois said. It would also save Americans money they could spend in other ways, and help ease global warming, the report said.