Energy efficiency is a critical component of the proposed Clean Power Plan. It offers states a least-cost pathway for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector. A C2ES Solutions Forum held May 18, 2015, brought together city, state, and business leaders to explore how intelligent efficiency can drive reduced energy usage and emissions under the rule.

Among the questions C2ES discussed at this event:

• What is intelligent efficiency and how can it reduce costs and emissions?
• Can intelligent efficiency also help with reliability?
• What role will energy efficiency play in the Clean Power Plan?
• What are some cities, states and businesses doing right?
• What role can cities, states, and businesses play together in using energy efficiency to implement the Clean Power Plan?
• What would help cities and states use energy efficiency under the Clean Power Plan?
• Why would a utility want to sell less of its product – electricity?