Recent public opinion polls show that many Americans find gas prices burdensome, and some experts believe that worries about jobs and the economy could keep would-be vacationers at home this summer. “So even with gas prices below their historic highs of a few years ago, it’s a good ti...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a series of protocols for estimating savings from energy efficiency programs titled Methods for Determining Energy Efficiency Savings for Specific Measures . The protocols, developed in collaboration with leading technical experts, provide...
The topic of energy efficiency isn’t limited to the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy. Around the same time that we released Energy2030 , three other influential organizations – the National Association of Manufacturers , the Business Roundtable , and the Bipart...
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. The budget would increase investment and spur innovation in better buildings, advanced vehicles, competitive manufacturing, and smarter energy systems. Importantly, the president's budget also calls for a doubling of the nation's energy productivity by 2030 and includes $200 million...
Spring cleaning isn’t just about cleaning out closets; it’s also a great time to start an EE routine around the home! Based on March data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average U.S. household will spend $2,200 on energy this year. Learn how you can save some of t...
Start 2013 off right! Make a plan to be energy efficient every month of the year with our 12 energy-saving tips. New Year, New Light Bulbs Replace old, inefficient incandescent light bulbs in your home with energy-efficient lighting – like new CFLs, halogen incandescents or LEDs – to ...
Armed with the information from NRDC's sports report – as well as the know-how from playing on the Alliance to Save Energy's two-time league champion Killer Watts softball team (which welcomed Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper to pinch hit one day ) – I feel qualified to rank our...
Energy efficiency is always a good idea for your bottom line and this year you can take advantage of some related tax credits! Here are three questions the Alliance to Save Energy has answered about energy efficiency home tax credits in 2013: Who is Eligible? You can receive tax credi...
The Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy was created in 2012 to identify solutions for increasing U.S. energy productivity and aid in jumpstarting the economy. When we improve our energy productivity we are able to produce more goods and services using less energy ...
The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances energy efficiency as a primary driver of an economically vibrant, energy secure and environmentally sustainable Southeastern United States. SEEA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Alliance to Save En...
Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips! The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how water efficiency saves you money. In this segment, learn about energy-efficient dishwashers.
Author(s): Allyson Schmutter Author(s): Monique O'Grady Article written by Alliance communications assistant John Buarotti. Does money trickle out of your wallet faster than water does from your faucet? In six videos, the Alliance to Save Energy’s Monique O’Grady tells you how to keep...
You may already have worn a fang-tastic Halloween costume hanging in your closet, but have you thought about the vampires lurking in your home? Vampire energy – also known as phantom load, standby power, or idle current – is the electricity that outlets greedily suck from what plugs i...
Nominations are now open for the industry's most prestigious awards: the Stars of Energy Efficiency . Winners will be honored at the annual black-tie gala in Washington D.C., toasted by high-ranking Administration officials and Members of Congress, and celebrated by the leading indivi...
Students of all ages are accustomed to being graded on their work and ranked against their peers. It’s a common practice for just about everything in society from education to politics, but athletics is perhaps one of the most scrutinized and ranked fields out there. With college bask...
Students of all ages are accustomed to being graded on their work and ranked against their peers. It’s a common practice for just about everything in society from education to politics, but athletics is perhaps one of the most scrutinized and ranked fields out there. With college bask...
Using your energy consumption data, the smartphone app Kill-Ur-Watts will keep track of your energy use over time and develop strategies for energy reduction. Created for the Department of Energy’s “Apps for Energy” Challenge in 2012, KeyLogic Systems, Inc. created the app (free on iT...
“With these everyday items accounting for more than a third of home energy use, purchasing energy-saving appliances and light bulbs will have an even greater impact on your energy bills,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan. “Plus, as we all use more electronics at ...
The Alliance to Save Energy Board of Directors voted to add five energy efficiency allies to the Alliance leadership. The Alliance new honorary vice chairs include the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, a two-term Republican House member and a four-term House ...
Statement from Alliance to Save Energy’s Floyd DesChamps Washington, D.C., February 26, 2013 – “The Alliance to Save Energy congratulates the Business Roundtable on the release of its report, Taking Action on Energy: A CEO Vision for America’s Energy Future. “The plan to accelerate bu...
What is a tax credit? You don’t receive an income tax credit when you buy the product, like an instant rebate. You claim the credit on your federal income tax form at the end of the year. The credit then increases the tax refund you receive or decreases the amount you have to pay. Tax...
The lack of awareness and information about energy efficiency is a major barrier to greater energy productivity for consumers, businesses and government. Action is needed to deliver access to reliable, useful information and to encourage consumers, workers, business executives, and go...
Well over a trillion dollars in energy saving opportunities are available in the U.S., but realizing those savings will require billions of dollars in smart investment by both the government and the private sector. To jumpstart our savings potential, action is needed to unleash this c...
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Contact Email: [email protected] Date: February 7, 2013 A diverse coalition of energy leaders unveil a set of recommendations designed to double U.S. energy productivity by 2030. Chaired by U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) and National Grid U.S. President Tom King , the Alliance Comm...
