This module contains readings which explain the need to conserve electricity and describe how major electric energy users (the industrial and commercial groups) use and conserve electricity. The module also contains 10 self-check questions (with answers) and a list of references. Students completing the module should be able to: (1) compare the percent of electric consumption of different groups; (2) describe how individuals depend on oil as a source for generating electricity and understand the implications of such dependence; (3) recognize the trends in the contribution of different sources in producing electric energy and realize the importance of such trends; (4) describe how selected examples of commercial and industrial firms use and conserve electricity; (5) discuss how the government helps the commercial and industrial groups to conserve energy; and (6) discuss the importance of the combined efforts of all groups to conserve electricity. (JN)