Business

Businesses can improve productivity as well as the bottom line by taking advantage of energy efficiency in office buildings as well as through production processes.

Taking Actions to Become Efficient

Industry surveys indicate that, mainly through procedural and behavioral changes, the average plant can reduce its energy consumption by 10 to 20 percent. Many companies are joining in to do their part in becoming energy efficient.

At the Alliance, we provide numerous forums for the business community to showcase the work it is doing to be energy efficient. Representatives from the business community share their firsthand experiences with implementing energy efficiency throughout their business practices at the Alliance's many speaking engagements, including our annual Great Energy Efficiency Day; Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner; and international energy efficiency conference, EE Global.

EE Noon: Is Energy Efficiency the Key to Recovery from the Recession?

October 6, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

1850 M Street, NW, 20036 Washington, District Of Columbia

Green Careers Web Quest

green_careers.pdf

September 21, 2010

This lesson is a web quest that allows students to answer the question, “Is there a green career that you would enjoy having?”

Teacher: Mr. Meyers, Vail Ranch Middle School, Temecula Valley Unified School District

Overview

This lesson is a web quest that allows students to answer the question, “Is there a green career that you would enjoy having?”

Topics: Business, Education, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: PowerSave Schools Program
Resource Type: Lesson Plans

2010: What's Next for Energy Efficiency?

September 10, 2010

Watch the Alliance's new video, 2010-2020: The Decade of Energy Efficiency.

The Alliance to Save Energy's video, 2010-2020: The Decade of Energy Efficiency, explores why this is the decade of energy efficiency.

From policymakers to appliance manufactures to utility heads, it’s clear that the current decade will bring with it a host of new technologies, legislation and changes in energy delivery that will impact everyone.

In this video, the Alliance interviewed:

Alliance President Quoted in The Hill and Other News

Contact Email:

rkweller@ase.org

Date:

September 17, 2010

News clips for the Alliance to Save Energy for the week of September 17, 2010.

The Hill: E2 Morning Roundup: Coal-state lawmakers fight EPA, Graham leads Canadian oil sands trip, Barton goes after Upton light bulb deal and more
The House vote is a great example of how, even in an election year, energy efficiency continues to cross the ideological divide and bring both sides of the political spectrum together to pass meaningful and fiscally-responsible energy policy that works on behalf of all Americans.

Topics: Business, Climate, Policy
Programs: Policy and Research Program

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'Stars of Energy Efficiency' Gala Awards EE Luminaries

Date: Sep 17, 2010

At its 18th annual awards gala on Sept. 14, the Alliance recognized individuals and organizations that contributed to the cause of saving energy in 2010. The "Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner" hosted more than 500 corporate, academic and government leaders at the National Portrait Gallery's enclosed, tree-lined courtyard.

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Policy Summit on Capitol Hill: Energy Efficiency Across the Smart Grid

Date: Sep 17, 2010

Energy efficiency advocates from throughout the nation gathered Sept. 14 on Capitol Hill to explore one of the most pressing energy issues facing the United States. The Alliance’s 2010 Policy Summit, “From Power Plant to Plug & Beyond: Energy Efficiency Opportunities Across the Smart Grid,” was sponsored by Schneider Electric.

Energy efficiency advocates from throughout the nation gathered Sept. 14 on Capitol Hill to explore one of the most pressing energy issues facing the United States at the Alliance’s 2010 Policy Summit.

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New Alliance Website Features Streamlined Content, Innovative Tools

Date: Sep 11, 2010

Want the whole story on energy efficiency, without reading a novel? Come to the Alliance's completely revamped website, which just launched this week.

“We overhauled our website to serve record-breaking demand for energy efficiency information from policy makers, business leaders, educators, consumers and the media,” said Alliance President Kateri Callahan. “Our new site is a model of credibility and professionalism, in both form and function.”

The Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2010 (S. 3617)

September 9, 2010

Background

On July 20, 2010, the STORAGE Act was introduced by Alliance honorary chair Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), honorary vice-chair Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). The legislation is a revision of a similar bill introduced in 2009 by Sen. Wyden. It has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee. One supporter of the bill is David Nemtzow, former President of the Alliance and now Chief Policy Officer of Ice Energy, a thermal energy storage provider.

Topics: Business, Financing, Policy, Utilities and Distribution
Programs: Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Federal Legislation

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From the President's Desk: September 9, 2010

Date: Sep 09, 2010

This week, the Alliance made a huge step forward in communications as we launched a new website that is designed to better serve the record-breaking demand for energy efficiency information that we are receiving from policy makers, business leaders, educators, consumers and the media the world over. In addition to richer content, www.ase.org has an up-to-date “look and feel,” and incorporates the latest navigation features. I hope you will check us out and visit regularly to find the latest and greatest news and information on all things energy efficiency!

This week, the Alliance made a huge step forward in our global presence as we launched a revamped version of our website, which is designed to serve record-breaking demand for energy efficiency information from policy makers, business leaders, educators, consumers and the media. In addition to richer content, www.ase.org has an up-to-date “look and feel,” and incorporates the latest navigation features.

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Callahan Interviewed on New DESC Website

Date: Sep 09, 2010

The Digital Energy Solutions Campaign (DESC) recently launched its website, including a Q&A with Green Leaders interview of Alliance President Kateri Callahan.

The Digital Energy Solutions Campaign (DESC) recently launched its website, including a Q&A with Green Leaders interview of Alliance President Kateri Callahan. Callahan discussed the tremendous contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) in advancing energy efficiency across the economy and the vast potential for the digital revolution to fuel the energy efficiency and clean energy revolution.