The internet has clearly had an impact - given the timeframe of 1998 of decoupling from GDP, that almost has to be a big driver.
But the unexpectedly quick move to LED lighting also has had a big impact.
Just a decade ago, people were predicting much higher prices for LED bulbs. Now you can buy the bulb and the payback period is less than a year.
Here in the Bay Area my costs are approximately 30c kWh so energy saving are quickly and easily net positive.
The internet has clearly had an impact - given the timeframe of 1998 of decoupling from GDP, that almost has to be a big driver.
But the unexpectedly quick move to LED lighting also has had a big impact.
Just a decade ago, people were predicting much higher prices for LED bulbs. Now you can buy the bulb and the payback period is less than a year.