With a rising standard of living, energy in the U.S. is consumed at a faster and faster rate. This puts an intensifying strain on the nation’s aging grid and forces pollution-producing power plants to be activated to meet demand. Something has to give, and boosting building efficiency can be an easy and effective way to provide relief – especially when it comes to curbing energy consumption.
Per-Capita Energy Use is Growing
Per-capita energy use in the U.S is robust and growing. According to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Americans used 2.3 quadrillion thermal units more in 2013 than the previous year.
