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Saving energy in schools and making energy efficiency a lesson for students is fundamental in shaping a new generation of energy efficiency leaders.

Next Generation's Leaders

Nationwide, schools spend $8 billion per year on energy. To lessen the economic blow and influence the next generation of leaders, the Alliance uses a variety of educational programs to reach students.

PowerSave Schools and the PowerSave Campus Program

Through basic changes in operations, maintenance and individual behavior, PowerSave Schools has reduced energy use by 5-15% among participating schools. PowerSave Schools also encourages students to apply the lessons of energy efficiency in their homes and communities.

The PowerSave Campus Program is leading the way toward green careers and campus sustainability by growing the next generation of energy efficiency professionals.Through PowerSave Campus, students save energy on their campuses by conducting educational outreach; infusing energy conservation and efficiency into course curricula; and implementing projects targeting energy use, student purchasing decisions and operational changes.

Because even the youngest members of a household can be stewards for energy efficiency, the Alliance's mischievous Energy Hog teaches kids about ways they, and their parents, can practice energy efficiency at home.

2010 Great Energy Efficiency Day

2010 Great Energy Efficiency Day

March 10, 2010 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Climate Change Strategies for East Africa's Lake Victoria Region

Date: Feb 26, 2010

In January 2010, a team of students from Johns Hopkins – School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) traveled with Re-SOLVE (an Alliance partner based out of South Africa) to the Lake Victoria region, where they analyzed the impacts of climate change on water utilities and how they can adapt to change. Here is one student's account of the project.

How is climate change impacting water utilities in developing countries? What can be done to help communities adapt to these changes?

The Alliance has been working with a consortium of consultant teams to answer these questions for water utilities and their service communities in the Lake Victoria region of East Africa.

Recovery Act Update: State Energy Program

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February 24, 2010

The Recovery Act provided $3.1 billion in grants to states and territories through the Department of Energy’s State Energy Program. The program supports State Energy Offices carrying out their own renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, and the Recovery Act funding also required each governor to pledge improvements in state building code adoption and utility incentives for energy efficiency. All 50 states and six territories are participating in the Recovery Act program.

The Recovery Act provided $3.1 billion in grants to states and territories through the Department of Energy’s State Energy Program.  The program supports State Energy Offices carrying out their own renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, and the Recovery Act funding also required each governor to pledge improvements in state building code adoption and utility incentives for energy efficiency.  All 50 states and six territories are participating in the Recovery Act program.

Eilat - Eilot: International Renewable Energy Conference

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February 18, 2010
Kateri Callahan

Energy Efficiency and the Consumer's 'Triple Bottom Line'
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Eilat, Israel
February 18, 2010

Energy Efficiency and the Consumer's 'Triple Bottom Line'
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy

Eilat, Israel
February 18, 2010

In this presentation, Callahan "dug deep" to expose the roots of inefficient energy use: the uninformed energy consumer. Through education and outreach, the Alliance to Save Energy and other advocates are showing consumers that energy efficiency is truly the cheapest, quickest and cleanest way to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security.

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2010 Green Campus Energy Efficiency Summit: Greening the Campus, Building the Workforce

Date: Feb 10, 2010

Alliance Associates from Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Sempra Utilities, the California Energy Commission and Trane spoke to 60 Green Campus student interns about future careers in the energy efficiency field at this year’s summit, “Greening the Campus, Building the Workforce.”

January 30 – February 1, Santa Cruz, CA – Alliance Associates from Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Sempra Utilities, the California Energy Commission and Trane spoke to 60 Green Campus student interns about future careers in the energy efficiency field at this year’s summit, “Greening the Campus, Building the Workforce.” Also at the event were campus staff, faculty and administrators from 15 campuses, including the three newest additions West Los Angeles Community College, East Los Angeles Community College, and Los Ang

New Interactive Web Resource Brings Added Energy Efficiency Program Support to Public Power Utilities

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
February 2, 2010

A new web resource, launched today by the Clean and Efficient Energy Program (CEEP), encourages the sharing of experiences, best practices and educational resources among energy efficiency program managers at public power utilities. CEEP’s online community allows stakeholders to learn about and discuss aspects of energy efficiency program design, implementation and evaluation, while making connections with peers and energy efficiency experts.

http://cleanefficientenergy.org

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Green Campus by the Numbers

Date: Jan 29, 2010

The Green Campus Program reports major savings for Fall 2009. So how did they do it? We look at Green Campus by the numbers, and the projects and strategies that helped the program finish strong in 2009.

January 2010 – The Green Campus Program reports major savings for Fall 2009. How much? This much:

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Dow Chemical Subsidary Boosts Clean Energy Jobs in Tennessee

Date: Jan 13, 2010

In November 2009, a subsidiary of Alliance Associate Dow Chemical began construction on a new facility that will create hundreds of new clean energy jobs in Tennessee.

In November 2009, a subsidiary of Alliance Associate Dow Chemical began construction on a new facility that will create hundreds of new clean energy jobs in Tennessee.

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Green Schools Save Big

Date: Dec 10, 2009

Green Schools saved big in the 2008-2009 school year and are on track to exceed savings this year.

In a time of stagnant funding and budget cuts, schools nationwide can benefit from school-wide energy efficiency initiatives, such as those seen in California and New York Green Schools Programs. In their 2008/2009 program reports, these schools credit diligent custodial staff with the success of school-wide energy efficiency initiatives.

Success in California and New York Green Schools

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Tips to Save Energy at School During the Holidays

Date: Dec 10, 2009

School-wide shut-downs over holiday breaks can save thousands of dollars with minimal effort.

Along with holiday parties and exams, the end of the semester brings an opportunity to save energy and money over the winter holiday recess. Here are four easy ways your school can engage in a Holiday Energy Shut Down:

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