CEBus Aims to Cut Power Use

摘要

Newton, MA—We all know leaving lights, appliances, and other equipment on means higher elec-tric bills. But how many of us realize the broad negative effects of our conspicuous consumption? For example, generating electricity requires burning fossil fuels, which in turn releases harmful pollutants into the air, According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), electricity generation accounts for 35% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S., 75% of sulfur dioxide, and 38% of nitrogen oxides. Reducing energy consumption not only saves money, it can help combat smog, acid rain, and climate change by decreasing air pollution.