Energy efficiency myths
Energy efficiency means providing a service (heat, light, mobility) with less energy. Improvements in energy efficiency provide a host of economic and environmental benefits. Many users of energy make decisions based on poor information or market signals caused by energy subsides, un-priced externalitlties or bad policy. In other instances, energy efficiency is not the "magic bullet" some make it out to be.
![Energy efficiency myths](http://www.theenergylibrary.com/files/imagecache/taxonomy_term_image/images/thermal.jpg "Energy efficiency means providing a service (heat, light, mobility) with less energy. Improvements in energy efficiency provide a host of economic and environmental benefits. Many users of energy make decisions based on poor information or market signals caused by energy subsides, un-priced externalitlties or bad policy.  In other instances, energy efficiency is not the "magic bullet" some make it out to be.")
Articles: Energy efficiency myths
"Off means off" myth
Myth: When an energy-consuming device is turned "off," it consumes no electricity.Evidence: When you turn off an appliance, it may continue to consume electricity...
Fireplace energy myth
The Myth: Building a wood fire in your open masonry fireplace will reduce your energy bill by warming the house and thereby reducing the amount...