> What if the average Texan could use 1/2 as much energy as they do now and still have a decent lifestyle? Does "still have a decent lifestyle" mean "still hav

> What if the average Texan could use 1/2 as much energy as they do now and still have a decent lifestyle? Does "still have a decent lifestyle" mean "still have just as good (or better) of a lifestyle" or "have a lifestyle that's only somewhat worse"? If the former, then won't basic economics make it happen automatically without needing to involve politics or force anyone to change anything?