Wondering why the U.S.'s status as global elite is dwindling? Energy efficiency could be a factor. The United States is less efficient than the entire E.U., China, Japan, and Australia, according to a report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Countries that use energy more efficiently use fewer resources to achieve the same goals, thus reducing costs, preserving valuable natural resources, and gaining a competitive edge over other countries. On the International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, the U.S. scored 47 out of an available 100 points, 20 below the United Kingdom's top score.
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