Every day we are paying more for energy than we should due to poor insulation, inefficient lights, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment - money we could save by investing in energy efficiency.

The industry is taking steps on both the energy efficiency and clean-energy fronts -- there are plenty of resorts doing one or both of those things.

Partners such as Sears are spreading the word about the importance of energy efficiency in all aspects of our lives. They are a leader in the industry and are doing an outstanding job of educating consumers about the benefits of ENERGY STAR products that help their customers save money and help protect our environment.

Partners such as Lowe's are spreading the word about the importance of energy efficiency in all aspects of our lives. They are a leader in the industry and are doing an outstanding job of educating consumers about the benefits of ENERGY STAR products that help their customers save money and help protect our environment.

They say yes to the oil and gas industry and no to renewable energy and conservation and efficiency.

We haven't done an honest evaluation of the role energy efficiency can play in our economic development and our energy future as a state. Until we do that, we think it would be bad policy to approve any new nuclear or coal plants.