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Energy efficiency is the first line of defense in combating climate change, as it reduces carbon emissions and optimizes existing resources. Energy generation sources include renewables, such as solar, hydro, wind, and geothermal, and fossil fuel sources such as natural gas, coal, and petroleum, and nuclear. Energy efficiency serves all sectors, residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation, and is a cost-effective mechanism to reduce emissions. Energy efficiency not only decreases energy consumption but also increases comfort, leads to productivity gains, and reduces dependence on foreign energy sources. Retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient features leads to energy and cost savings. Energy efficiency is one of the most effective methods to combat climate change and should be combined with other solutions for maximum effectiveness.
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Kelly, A. (2023). Avoiding New Power Plants Through Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing, Data Science, and Research. In: Climate Champions. Women in Engineering and Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32963-0_5
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