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Lighting likely accounts for 12% of your home’s energy use – but don’t worry. Improving lighting is a fast, simple way to reduce energy bills. And with new lighting standards, you have more money-saving options than ever before.

New Lighting Standards

Since new lighting standards began in January 2012, light bulbs are almost 30% more efficient than the old-style incandescent bulbs. That means families who change at least 15 of their bulbs could save between $50 and more than $100 per year in electricity costs.

Learn easy ways to manage the transition

2013 National Symposium on Market Transformation

March 24, 2013 - 8:00am - March 26, 2013 - 6:00pm
Washington, District Of Columbia

2012 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings: "Fueling our Future with Efficiency"

August 12, 2012 - 2:00pm - August 17, 2012 - 6:00pm
Pacific Grove, California

How to be an Energy-Efficient Pet Owner

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August 8, 2012

Follow these energy efficiency tips to keep your cat or dog happy and your energy bill low this summer.

If you own a pet, you may be wasting electricity without realizing it. In warmer months, follow these pet-friendly, energy-efficient tips to save money while keeping your four-legged friend happy.

Photo and videos courtesy of TXU Energy and the SPCA of Texas.

Factsheet: New Energy Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs

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July 25, 2012
Lowell Ungar
Rob Mosher

Learn all about the current energy standards for light bulbs, which started on Jan. 1, 2012 under the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act.

Energy efficiency standards for light bulbs started taking effect on Jan. 1, 2012, under the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, which was signed into law by then-President George W. Bush. The new standards require light bulbs to use at least 25% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. As the standards are phased in between now and 2014, bulbs as bright as the current 100, 75, 60 and 40-watt bulbs will gradually use less energy.

Home Energy Assessment: Bringing in a Professional to Spot Energy Waste

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July 11, 2012
Michael Timberlake

Get tips on hiring a professional to conduct a home energy assessment, which can help you improve the efficiency of your home and save money on monthly energy bills.

The U.S. Department of Energy says every $1 invested in an energy improvement project can save up to $7 in energy costs over the lifetime of the improvement. Those dollars can add up to significant savings.

June 2012 Energy Efficiency Policy Update: Transportation Reauthorization, Farm Bill, Shaheen-Portman

Date: Jul 06, 2012

Author(s): 
Rob Mosher
Author(s): 
Nicole Steele

Read the latest on energy efficiency legislation, including bills to create a comprehensive energy efficiency policy through the Shaheen-Portman Bill (S.1000) and ensure funding for highway and mass transit projects (H.R. 4348).

Transportation Reauthorization Approved

  • After months of intense negotiations, on June 29th Congress cleared a bill (H.R. 4348) that will ensure funding for highway and mass transit projects for the next 27 months.
  • The measure has been presented to President Barack Obama for his expected signature into law.
  • Policymakers acted a day before the existing programs were due to expire.

San Francisco: Building Efficiency Policy

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June 26, 2012
Rodney Sobin
Nicole Steele

In 2009, the mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, created an Existing Buildings Task Force to make recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the city’s existing real estate.

Return to Main City Efficiency Policy Page

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New York City: Energy-Efficient Building Policy

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June 25, 2012
Rodney Sobin
Nicole Steele

New York City is one of a handful of cities in the U.S. that has taken the lead in creating building energy use benchmarking standards in urban planning efforts to address environmental concerns to help mitigate and adapt to a changing climate.

Return to Main City Efficiency Policy Page

12th International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations (ICEBO)

October 23, 2012 - 12:00pm - October 26, 2012 - 6:00pm
303 Deansgate, M3 4LQ Manchester

House Vote Undermines Lighting Standards – Alliance Calls on Senate to Protect Consumers and Workers

Vote Undermines Lighting Standards in 2013 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 6, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy urges the Senate to reject several measures adopted by the House of Representatives that weaken the effectiveness of lighting and other energy efficiency standards.

Move Part of Broader, Misguided Attack on Efficiency Standards

The Alliance urges the Senate to reject several measures adopted by the House of Representatives that weaken the effectiveness of lighting and other energy efficiency standards.  

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