Homes and Buildings

Energy Services Industry, Geller Named 'Stars of Energy Efficiency'

The Alliance to Save Energy is presenting New York Governor George E. Pataki with its highest award at the 2001 Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency dinner this month in Washington, D.C. "Governor Pataki's leadership during these sad recent weeks has shown all America - in fact, the whole world - what we at the Alliance have known for years: that Governor Pataki leads with strength, compassion, dignity, foresight, and personal commitment," said Alliance President David M. Nemtzow.

Alliance to Save Energy applauds the energy efficiency provisions included in the 'Energy Policy Act of 2001' set to go before the Ways and Means Committee today.

Federal Buildings Energy Waste Costs Taxpayers $1 Billion Annually

"The Bush Administration's order to California federal agencies to conserve energy is an emergency answer to a long-term problem. We need to fix the underlying problem by investing in energy efficient lighting, cooling, and controls," said Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow.

Cuts in Clean Energy Could Not Come at a Worse Time

The Administration's proposal to cut energy efficiency R&D by more than 30 percent - even as they declare an 'energy crisis' - could not come at a worst time for American consumers and businesses. Faced with sky-high heating bills, increased gasoline prices, and new prospects for electricity shortages, the nation needs to invest more heavily in energy efficiency, which remains the cheapest, quickest and cleanest way to lessen energy problems and extend energy supplies.

Without dimming the holiday spirit, the Alliance to Save Energy encourages consumers to take a few smart steps to "light up the holidays" affordably and safely.

Mailboxes this winter will be stuffed with unwelcome news for consumers. High heating oil and natural gas bills will arrive at the same time as bills for all those holiday presents and for holiday lighting.

With a cold winter on the heels of record-setting summer temperatures and soaring energy bills, a new Alliance to Save Energy multimedia campaign with elements reaching all 50 states spotlights the multiple consumer and environmental benefits of energy efficiency.

Based on market research with homeowners and educators in five states, the national home energy campaign combines TV and radio spots and a print collateral consumer booklet with the power of the web for an animated, interactive touch with streaming audio and video.

Energy-Efficiency Tips for Keeping Warmer, Wealthier, Environmentally Aware

The "physical fitness" of your home can make the difference between high energy bills or comfortable savings this winter. Now is the time for your home "warm-up" for its upcoming battle with winter winds, rain, sleet, snow, and chill. An energy-efficient home is a strong defense against the elements while also protecting the environment by cutting wasteful energy use.

As children across the country head back to financially hard-pressed and often overcrowded schools, the Alliance to Save Energy calls on state governors, Congress, state Departments of Education and Energy, and local school districts to join together to make new and existing schools more energy-efficient to reduce the second largest expenditure for schools and divert those unnecessary energy expenditures to more critical educational needs.

As homebuyers across America stampede a clogged housing market and homeowners renovate existing homes, the Coalition for Energy-Efficient Homes urges Congress to pass a home energy tax credit bill that will help fight pollution and climate change while furthering the American Dream of homeownership.

As Americans recognize Earth Day, a group in Congress is advancing a tax proposal that forecasters predict could significantly cut the more than 22,000 pounds of carbon dioxide generated annually by the average household. If enacted, sponsors on both sides of the aisle predict the Energy Efficient Affordable Homes Act of 1999 (H.R. 1358) will result in long-term energy savings, environmental benefits and cost savings for homeowners and homebuilders who raise the energy efficiency of residential buildings.