this can be generally described as a pattern of growth in which resource use meets human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met for generations to come therefore when examining the benefits of energy efficiency it is not enough to solely look to the energy savings achieved but rather at the outcomes in terms of economic social and environmental development although there appears to be clear evidence of multiple benefits resulting in welfare gains from energy efficiency improvements they are difficult to quantify in many cases a scan of the multiple benefits identified in this report would indicate that aside from energy savings the benefits associated with energy security improved health energy affordability economic growth and job creation are all outcomes that are also current priorities for governments