Savings energy through electricity: The technological potential

This article explores probably energy savings and the corresponding reductions in carbon dioxide by the year 2000. In addition, energy savings in a longer time are examined. For the longer time frame it would be possible to achieve further energy savings through increased electrification and additional electric energy efficiency improvements. Both the maximum technical potential for efficiency savings and then the role of electrification and potential technological advancements are examined. Topics include the following: efficiency improvements attributable to regulatory mandates and natural market mechanisms; efficiency improvements attributable to utility demand side management programs; maximum technical potential efficiency improvements; electrification, the forgotten path to energy savings.