Californians Know More About Saving Energy Than The Rest Of Us!

Who knew? I love California and Californians
but...this surprised me. (I don't know why)

Read an excerpt of this article from today.

By TERENCE CHEA –

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California has saved about
$56 billion in electricity costs and created 1.5 million
jobs over 35 years by using energy more efficiently
than other states, according to a new study.

The report released Monday by an economist at the
University of California at Berkeley found that state
policies that boost energy efficiency aren't just good
for the environment, they're also good for the economy.

"Energy efficiency is very good for real incomes,
purchasing power and job creation," said the study's
author, UC Berkeley economics professor
David Roland-Holst. "Energy efficiency has really
helped us stimulate the economy."

The average Californian now uses about 40 percent
less electricity than the average American. "

Shame on the rest of us. We have to do better with
saving energy. If you read through this blog, you'll find
some energy saving tips. They'll be more to come.

I'll be offline for awhile. In the process of moving.
And, yes! I'll be practicing what I preach. The first
thing that will be going in my new place are the
compact fluorescent light bulbs!