A Framework for Working Together

Again, the barriers to acceptance of energy efficiency as a part of US energy supply policies are outlined and a solution offered that provides a framework for collaboration among competitive forces. The Electric Power Research Institute and the Electricity Innovation Institute Distributed Energy Resources Public/Private Partnership study findings are shown to describe the barriers to partnerships, finding ways for all parties to benefit, and the need for a framework to work together. Other policies such as creating a market value of carbon emissions and other pollution costs to include in investment life cycle costing and adoption of Casten's Fossil Fuel Efficiency Standard are recommended. Goals are presented upon which to achieve a framework to facilitate competition, foster growth, and tap the power of free enterprise to deliver the most effective application of today's solutions and to support development of the solutions of tomorrow. Achievements are listed that can be accomplished by committing efficiency and openness. Finally, an Energy Efficiency Corps is recommended to train students to conduct the massive energy data collection and entry that is needed. U.S. educators are encouraged to use application education to learn the math and sciences needed to conduct field work - a way to learn and contribute to society. The author points out the importance of having the Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency involved to support research and development projects which insure our economic, energy, and environmental security. The author asks all leaders to change our culture of building inefficient energy supply systems and promoting monopoly control and commit to competitive metrics that support investment and operation of efficient infrastructure using information technology tools and standards dedicated to a new energy information age.