In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

1. Mining America’s “Greatest Energy Resource” for Tomorrow’s Green Economy EU Workshop: A Shared Vision for Energy & Climate Brussels, Belgium, May 28, 2009 Kateri Callahan, President

6. Proof that Energy Efficiency Works

7. Imperative for More Energy Efficiency Source: Energy Information Administration

8. EE: Enormous Potential for Savings in ALL Sectors… Source: McKinsey Global Institute

9. EE: The No-Cost Way to Reduce GHG Emissions

12. A Big Year for Energy Efficiency in Public Policy American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA, or Stimulus Bill) President’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) President’s new CAFÉ standards 2008/2009 October 08 May 09 May 09 May 09 January 09 Obama’s election platform

14. 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Bill) ~ $75 Billion Potential for EE