Higher energy prices are requiring industry and commerce to examine the costs and efficiency of energy use.

Industry looks at research and development for energy efficiency, lowering material costs, so on and so forth.

Every advanced industrial country knows that falling behind in science and mathematics means falling behind in commerce and prosperity.

Well, there's no doubt about the fact that, that higher energy prices lead to greater conservation, greater energy efficiency, and they also, of course, play a useful role on the supply side.

The industry is taking steps on both the energy efficiency and clean-energy fronts -- there are plenty of resorts doing one or both of those things.

Partners such as Sears are spreading the word about the importance of energy efficiency in all aspects of our lives. They are a leader in the industry and are doing an outstanding job of educating consumers about the benefits of ENERGY STAR products that help their customers save money and help protect our environment.