Sweden is leading the way in energy efficiency

http://cleantechnica.com/2011/01/31/sweden-is-an-energy-leader-10-key-points/

As reported in cleantechnica Sweden has reduced carbon emissions and improved GDP at the same time.  This is similar to Germany's experience reported in an earlier blog.   Sweden has increased the use of biomass, reduced the use of heating oil and reduced the amount of electric heat.