When asked for the most effective strategy they could implement to conserve
energy, most participants mentioned curtailment (e.g., turning
off lights, driving less) rather than
efficiency improvements (e.g., installing more efficient light bulbs and appliances),
in contrast to experts» recommendations.
Even signatory Japan was ticked
off about the 1990 date, arguing that it benefitted the European countries but was pegged years after Japan had made most of their
improvements in energy efficiency: