True energy savings come from three basic sources: (1) energy-efficiency baked into the design of a building and its mechanical systems, (2) operating and maintenance procedures, and (3) the behavior of its occupants. Read another way, energy savings are not simply a function of building design; human choices also play a role.

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http://energypathfinder.blogspot.com/2010/01/energy-savings-what-are-they-and-where.html

Energy and energy conservation is on everyone’s mind these days.  As the world’s population grows and the standards of living increases so does our demand for energy.  This is why each of us should be aware of our individual energy use and the resulting impact on the environment or what’s called our carbon footprint.

An insightful resource is the BP Energy Lab website.  Here you can learn about ways to conserve energy in our daily lives such as in our homes or the way we travel.  Using the BP Energy Calculator you can estimate your energy use and determine your carbon footprint.  There are also many facts about energy consumption that reminds us of our substantial dependency on energy.