Developing An Energy Literacy Scale

Energy is the “underlying currency that governs everything humans do with each other and with the natural environment that supports them.” Our reliance on energy-rich sources of fossil fuels has created the underpinnings of modern society, enabling mobility, industrial growth, domestic comfort, unprecedented lavish food supply, and economic prosperity. Inarguably, energy is one of the most important issues of the 21 century. As we move into a future with limited fossil fuel resources and worsening environmental conditions, our society is faced with defining new directions with respect to energy consumption, resources, and independence. An informed, energy-literate public is more likely to be engaged in the decision making process, and will be better equipped to make thoughtful, responsible energy-related decisions, choices, and actions.

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