This document reviews 19 separate studies published over the past 12 years that examine the potential for deploying greater energy efficiency in the South.

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Ochs Center Report, March 2010: The implementation of energy efficiency measures for residential, commercial and industrial customers could produce nearly 23 million MWh in electricity savings and a peak load reduction equivalent of 548 MW in the Power4Georgians region. The cost of implementing these measures would cost $1.4 billion over 14 years, or an average of $.06 per kWh – significantly less than the projected costs of electricity from Plant Washington. In addition to providing energy savings for customers, the implementation of energy efficiency measures would also generate significant economic impact in the area. The investment of $1.4 billion in energy efficiency would generate 17,384 years of employment, or an average of 1,241 jobs per year for 14 years, and $3.1 billion in economic activity in the areas served by the six Power 4 Georgians EMCs.