Study: Recession sparks new era of energy diligence

Source: Deloitte LLC, New York City

A new study from auditing firm Deloitte shows the emergence of a diligent new attitude toward energy consumption in the United States. According to the study, 52 percent of companies are working to reduce their energy costs by 25 percent on average over the next two to three years. Concurrently, an increasingly sophisticated consumer demographic is looking for household savings in a tight economy. The study, “reSources 2011,” conducted by Deloitte with strategy and market research firm, The Harrison Group, polled more than 400 business decision-makers responsible for their company’s energy decisions or energy policy and 3,200 household decision-makers.

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