The Next Energy Crisis?

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WHAT CAN I DO? Energy experts say we could ease out of our gas crunch with realistic conservation efforts. Groups like the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy say we could cut natural-gas prices 20% in the next five years if the U.S. would, for instance, mandate efficiency targets for power plants and offer more financial incentives for renewable fuels like wind and solar. Even some industrial bosses are calling for more conservation to keep the economy humming. Says Liveris: "It's a shame the U.S. hasn't put in place these policies." As Americans are discovering, it's also costly.