New Ways to Boost Energy Efficiency

Electricity Lab: Boosting Energy Efficiency Photographer Jeff Jacobson visits the Electric Power Research Institute, where scientists are developing techniques to reduce our reliance on carbon fuels
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EPRI is an independent non-profit organization funded by the electric utility industry. Its scientists and engineers conduct research on every aspect of electricity, from generation to its use in homes and industries. Its goal is to develop ways to save electricity and empower consumers to use it more efficiently.

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