THEME: INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS AND THE EVOLVING ENERGY LANDSCAPE
The industrial sector accounts for one-third of the United States’ primary energy use, so ongoing shifts in energy systems present enormous opportunities and risks for this sector. Industrial competitiveness is going to depend on continued investments in innovation, efficiency, and advances in energy solutions.

Research and development have always been a national strength. Ongoing shifts also require innovation in business models across the energy spectrum.
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab estimates that only 50% of industrial energy is used productively – leading to an enormous waste of resources. Cost reduction through efficiency is a proven pathway to increasing profitability.
Our trading partners are setting new standards for energy and resource efficiency. They continue to advance technologies that improve sustainable performance.

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