In an effort to combat wasteful habits, we often urge others to “conserve energy” by turning off lights when they are not in use, for example, or by setting thermostats at a moderate level. In this...

In an effort to combat wasteful habits, we often urge others to “conserve energy” by turning off lights when they are not in use, for example, or by setting thermostats at a moderate level. In this chapter, we also speak of “energy conservation.” Distinguish between these two expressions.