Energy conservation reduces costs and helps preserve the environment. Global warming and a number of other concerns have come to the forefront lately and we must do whatever we can to protec the environment and search for alternatives to hydrocarbon fuels.

On a larger scale, energy conservation is very important to the sustainance of the planet. Consumers as well as governments can benefit from the reduced costs and reduced energy demand by developing alternatives. Also governments can be less dependant on current forms of energy.

By reducing emissions, energy conservation is an important part of lessening climate change. Energy conservation facilitates the replacement of non-renewable resources with renewable energy. Energy conservation is often the most economical solution to energy shortages, and is a more environmentally benign alternative to increased energy production.