Strategies to manage energy consumption including reducing demand
Countries can improve energy security by using less energy, not just by producing more. Demand-reduction strategies cut how much energy homes, industries, and transport systems consume.
Real World
After the 1973 oil crisis, Japan launched a national energy conservation programme that cut industrial energy intensity by over 30% by 1985 through investment in efficient technology and mandatory energy audits for large factories.
Exam Focus
Specify the scale of each strategy (individual, national, international) and name a real policy or programme to access the higher mark bands.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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