Alliance in the News Roundup: Lugar Floats Energy Bill

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:

• Honorary Vice Chair Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) was noted by The Hill on his energy plan to curb oil imports and enable home and building efficiency provisions. The Alliance was mentioned for its support of low-cost financing for energy-saving upgrades.
• Obama's speech at Cree on June 13 was mentioned in TedMag.com, with the Alliance offering a positive statement about Obama's energy efficiency proclamations in generating jobs.
• WJTV in Jackson Mississippi selected the Alliance's tips for making utility bills more affordable. A few tips include using cold water when doing laundry, setting a schedule for watering and maintaining your lawn and retrofitting faucets with efficient aerators.
• The next energy efficiency tip for EnergyNOW! with the Alliance's Monique O'Grady offers car maintenance tips that can save you 40% on gas mileage.