Can you reduce energy use without compromising people's basic needs (such as opening a car, cooking food, home lighting, electric power and technology, etc.)? give various examples

   yes

electric and/or hybrid carsmicrowave ovensLED lightinglow-power electronics

Explanation:

Advances in technology and changes in social organization have brought about reductions in energy use on many fronts.

hybrid/electric vehicles have reduced transportation energy needsmicrowave ovens have reduced cooking energy needsLED lighting has reduced lighting energy needslow-power electronics have reduced the energy cost of technology and entertainmentheat pumps and insulated windows have reduced energy needs for home heating and coolingzoning laws have reduced the need for travel to work and shopping areas