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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

Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency: What's the Difference?

Energy Efficiency means building smarter homes
May 4, 2004

Energy efficiency is a far cry from the energy conservation images and practices of old - of doing with less or doing without, of being uncomfortable or less comfortable.

The OPEC oil embargo and related energy shortages and gas lines in the 1970s…

The President of the United States sitting in a cardigan asking all Americans to turn down their thermostats and industries to run factories at partial capacity…being somewhat less comfortable…

Sacrificing…

These are such graphic images of energy and national security in the American consciousness that they often are the first thoughts that come to mind when the words "energy conservation" are heard.

Energy Efficiency Must be Foundation of National Energy Policy, Alliance to Save Energy President Tells Senate Energy Committee; Current Oil Price Shocks Could Lead to Recession

Date: 
March 11, 2003

Given that every oil price shock in U.S. history has been followed by a recession, Congress must tap the potential of energy efficiency to help the U.S. economy, the environment, and national security, Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow told the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today.

Given that every oil price shock in U.S. history has been followed by a recession, Congress must tap the potential of energy efficiency to help the U.S. economy, the environment, and national security, Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow told the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today.

Keep Your Holiday Season Bright, Energy Bills Low with Tips from the Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
December 2, 2002

Energy efficiency measures can deliver holiday cheer to your home this year, despite higher prices for heating fuels.

Energy efficiency measures can deliver holiday cheer to your home this year, despite higher prices for heating fuels. By now, homeowners in areas where the use of home heating oil is prevalent know to expect energy bill increases of as much as 45 percent this winter, while those using natural gas have been warned that prices may rise by up to 19 percent.

Alliance Offers Consumers Tips to Reduce Winter Energy Bills as Heating Oil, Natural Gas Prices Increase, Forecasters Predict 'Normal' Cold Winter Temperatures

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
October 22, 2002

Consumers could be hit with higher heating bills

Last winter's warmer-than-normal temperatures helped buffer the impact of a sliding economy by keeping home energy costs down. But this year, with the Iraq situation escalating and “normally cold” winter weather expected, consumers could be hit with higher heating bills — up to 19 percent higher if they use natural gas and 45 percent for home heating oil.

Light Up Holidays' Affordably, Safely, Alliance to Save Energy Urges Consumers Facing High Energy Bills

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
December 11, 2000

The Alliance to Save Energy encourages consumers to take a few steps to "light up the holidays" affordably and safely 

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.

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