The Alliance Reacts to State of the Union Address and Other News

President Obama’s State of the Union address put energy efficiency back into the national spotlight. As Alliance President Kateri Callahan stated, cost-effective investments in energy efficiency will “save consumers money and create clean-energy jobs, all while helping the nation maintain its competitive edge.” We’re excited for technological innovations that will help Americans get ahead. [The White House Blog]

Also this week:

• In 2010, Green Campus interns in California saved their universities $485,000 in energy bills by implementing savvy policies. As California’s public colleges face deep budget cuts, these energy-and-money saving programs become even more meaningful. [Earth Techling]
• Alliance Senior Vice President of Policy and Research Floyd DesChamps weighed in on NPR about President Obama’s proposal to make office buildings and factories more energy efficient.