Global Energy Efficiency Advocacy

WellHoe ngrove the weather in GLOBAL ENERGY- EFFICIENCY ADVOCACY We often hear about Americans and their quest for energy efficiency, but what does the rest of the world think about this? The best way to make a real impact is to have a global movement toward many situations are in agreement that energy efficiency has to be moved to the front of the line in our priorities. more efficient world. Fortunately, the majority of countries surveyed in Canada Russia 66% feel it is extremely important to incorporate more energy efficiency measures. ONLY feel that the United Kingdom 50% government should support more solar or wind installations. More people feel that money is an issue in implementing more efficient energy than they do in countries like China. 89% of participants were in favor of modifying buildings to be more efficient. 57% were opposed to a rise in the cost of products through government- mandated efficiency measures in businesses. South Korea 89% surveyed want their government to put a push on wind and solar power. United States feel the government 87%0 should implement wind or solar power programs. 96% of people were willing to pay more for energy if it meant forcing utilities to use alternative Nigeria Most people believe that smart building technology will be on the rise in the future. 56% of the people want to implement nuclear power sources. power. Azerbaijan Kenya ONLY When it comes to wind and solar power, 88% agree that the government should take steps to implement more alternative power. 55% of people were willing to increase the cost of products due to companies using more efficient energy methods. Mexico 50% 50% would like more emphasis on nuclear power plants. feel that less emphasis should be placed on nuclear power. China When it comes to paying for the fight against climate change, just over half of Mexicans are willing to pay up to 1%. 68% of those surveyed were willing to pay up to 1% of their earnings to fight climate change. 90% of people are interested in working with similar countries on finding solutions for climate change. Argentina When asked about reducing coal use, 67% were in favor. 62% are against higher prices on non-energy-efficient appliances. » China is very dependent on coal as a fuel. France of people are in favor of /0 building nuclear power plants. 89% favor energy-efficient buildings. 81% of people feel that global warming is a result of human interference. 63% 88% of people want their government to /0 put more importance on alternative power. Indonesia When asked if the government should require utilities to use solar or wind power, thus increasing energy costs temporarily, 88% were in agreement. feel that it would be a O good idea to increase the cost of goods through the use of energy efficiency. Italy 47% Solar and wind power is supported by 88% of those surveyed. Germany Italy closed its nuclear power program after Chernobyl but is considering starting it up again. 63% feel that we should put less emphasis on power from nuclear plants. India When it comes to higher pricing on non-energy- efficient appliances, 54% are opposed to the idea. 54% of Indians support green modifications of buildings. INTERESTING FACTS 88% of respondents say energy efficiency is extremely important. 59 L0% of people believe that humans caused global warming with our energy use. $ WHAT ARE PEOPLE DOING TO BE MORE EFFICIENT? 99% of building Overall, people with more money were more likely to embrace changes that could increase prices and lower energy waste than the lower-income members of the same country. Improving HVAC and lighting are the main changes people and companies are making around the world. managers with buildings totaling over 500,000 square feet have taken measures to Nearly 50% of companies worldwide review their energy use on a monthly basis. reduce energy use within the past year. 66% of people feel that, while energy costs may increase with alternative types of power, it would save money in the long run. Each year, we become more aware of the damage being done to our planet. We're not alone, though. Around the world, nations are looking for solutions to the problem that affects every one of us, and together we can work on a better future. Developing countries tend to be more concerned with energy efficiency in general. SOURCES http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/btenvironmentra/570.php http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/global-focus-on-energy-efficiency-grows/ http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/btenvironmentra/649.php? lb=bte&pnt=649&nid=&id= http://www.gallup.com/poll/117835/views-global-warming-relate-energy-efficiency.aspx#2