华盛顿的能源效率计划自2015年以来节约了1.2B美元,但由于市场饱和和率和更高的利率,储蓄正在放缓。
Washington’s energy efficiency programs saved $1.2B since 2015, but savings are slowing due to market saturation and higher rates.
新报告显示,自2015年以来,华盛顿州促进使用高效电器的能效计划自2015年以来节约了消费者大约12亿美元的能源成本。
A new report reveals that Washington state’s energy efficiency programs, which promote the use of efficient appliances, have saved consumers approximately $1.2 billion in energy costs since 2015.
然而,研究还指出,近年来由于市场饱和和电率上升,储蓄有所放缓。
However, the study also notes that savings have slowed in recent years due to market saturation and rising electricity rates.
官员说,对效率的持续投资对于减少长期能源需求和降低排放量仍然至关重要。
Officials say continued investment in efficiency is still critical for reducing long-term energy demand and lowering emissions.