Alliance in the News Roundup: Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill and Keeping Your Electric Bill Down
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The media regularly quote the Alliance's in-house experts and feature the Alliance's accomplishments in energy efficiency. The latest media coverage of the Alliance includes:
- The new bipartisan energy efficiency bill was rolled out by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) – with support from the Alliance – would offer appliance standards and job growth, as documented by Politico, E&E News [by subscriptions only], Platts Energy Week, Appliance Magazine and TMCnet.com The bill aims to help the United States regain its economic footing and global leadership by deploying energy efficiency widely across the nation.
- EE Global's Extreme Efficiency Makeover earned recognition for retrofiting the residence of the U.S. ambassador to Belgium by AOL Energy, which commended the Alliance's informational video for its broader applicability.
- Energy Manager Magazine referenced the Alliance in its January-March issue, which reported the Alliance's involvement in the implementation of municipal water and energy efficiency projects in India.
- The Alliance's Green Schools program caught the attention of Long Beach, California's Daily Pilot when they helped effectively save Mariners Elementary School $2,637 on their electric bill, lowering their average usage by 13.6%.
- As the days get warmer and longer, keeping up with the electric bill can make you lose your cool. In Money Magazine, the Alliance offers several tips for a comfortable summer that doesn’t bust your wallet.
