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In Praise of Energy Efficiency Rebound / Severin Borenstein, Energy Economics Exchange, September 30, 2012http://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/in-praise-of-energy-efficiency-rebound/Energy efficiency (EE) discussions never get far before someone raises the specter of “rebound.”  Rebound is the consumers’ response to an energy efficiency improvement that causes them to increase energy consumption.   If your car gets better fuel economy, you may drive it more.    If incandescent lights are replaced with efficient compact fluorescents, you feel ok about leaving the driveway and doorway lit up while you are out for the evening...