Summary: The recession has produced a resourceful population. According to a new Deloitte study, 68 percent of consumers curbed their energy use to save money, and 98 percent said they do not plan to go back to old habits, regardless of the state of the economy. Of businesses surveyed, 90 percent have some type of agenda for energy use reduction or self-generation initiatives. They have tackled the quick fixes, and are now planning to make larger investments and facilitate cooperation across the organization. The latest episode of Deloitte Insights features Marlene Motyka, U.S. Alternative Energy leader and principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, and Doug Harrison, chief executive officer of The Harrison Group. Tune in to learn more about the study and what it reveals about the energy marketplace.
