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Sound policy can break down barriers to energy efficiency at the local, state, regional and national levels. The Alliance promotes energy efficiency policies that are meaningful, politically viable and implementable.

Critical to the Solution

Barriers to energy efficiency — including the need for upfront capital investment, lack of consumer awareness and highly-subsidized prices for fossil fuels — often prevent even the "low-hanging fruit" from being picked. Fortunately, sound energy policy can break through these barriers and transform market conditions to create an energy-efficient nation.

Realizing energy efficiency's greatest potential is key component of the Alliance's mission and effective policy is a critical part of the solution. To achieve this goal, the Alliance Policy Team, which includes a research group and a government relations group, focuses on three main tasks:

  • Policy formulation and analysis;
  • Policy advocacy; and
  • Education of policymakers, consumers and the media.

2012 EE Global Forum Honors Energy Efficiency ‘Visionaries’

EE Global Forum Honors Energy Efficiency ‘Visionaries’
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 29, 2012

Four cities on four continents will be honored as exemplars of energy efficiency leadership by the Alliance to Save Energy and the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance at the EE Global Forum during an awards luncheon at the Peabody Resort here today.

Four cities on four continents will be honored as exemplars of energy efficiency leadership by the Alliance to Save Energy and the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance at the EE Global Forum during an awards luncheon at the Peabody Resort here today.

Alliance to Save Energy Charters “Blue Ribbon” Energy Efficiency

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Date: 
March 26, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy today announced that it has formed a high-level commission, led by U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tom King, National Grid USA President and composed of a bipartisan and multi-economic sector group of U.S. leaders as noted below.  The charter of the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy (the “Commission”) is to develop and issue a new set of national energy efficiency policies that, taken together, could make the United States one of the world’s most energy-efficient economies by 2030. 

On March 26, the Alliance to Save Energy announced that it formed a diverse group of thought leaders to identify the next generation of energy efficiency policies that will double U.S. energy productivity by 2030. The Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy ("EE Commission") is co-chaired by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Tom King, National Grid USA president. 

Senate Resolution Commemorates the Alliance to Save Energy's 35th Anniversary

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March 26, 2012

On April 18, 2012, the Senate passed a resolution commemorating the Alliance’s 35th anniversary. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and seven other senators, all of whom sit on the Alliance to Save Energy's Board of Directors.

On April 18, 2012, the full Senate unanimously approved a resolution commemorating the Alliance’s 35th anniversary. The resolution, S.Res.406, was introduced on March 26 by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and cosponsored by seven other senators – all of whom sit on the Alliance to Save Energy's Board of Directors.

Topics: Policy
Programs: Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Federal Legislation

Comments Submitted for FHFA Rulemaking on PACE Financing

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March 27, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy, along with several co-signatories, recently submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) residential financing programs.

The Alliance to Save Energy, along with several co-signatories, recently submitted comments to a Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rulemaking regarding Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) residential financing programs.

Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Act of 2012

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March 23, 2012

Introduced by Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Act (H.R. 4230) would advance U.S. energy efficiency while also creating domestic jobs, saving homeowners money and reducing carbon pollution.

Introduced by Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Act (H.R. 4230) would advance U.S. energy efficiency while also creating domestic jobs, saving homeowners money and reducing carbon pollution. 

Green Button Online Tool to Help Consumers Save Energy at Home

Green Button Empowers Consumers To Save
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 22, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy applauded the promotion of the online Green Button tool, which will help consumers better understand, manage and cut their home energy consumption.

White House & Alliance Associates Support Green Button Initiative

On March 22, 2012, the Alliance to Save Energy applauded the promotion of the new Green Button initiative, which will help consumers better understand, manage and cut their energy consumption through online data displays.

Alliance Applauds Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Retrofit Proposal Co-Sponsored by Reps. McKinley, Welch

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Date: 
March 21, 2012

Declaring “It’s time we started growing our economy by stopping energy waste!” Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan applauded the bipartisan bill at a Capitol Hill press conference. The bill, introduced by Reps. David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), would provide financial incentives that empower Americans to stop wasting energy in their homes.

Declaring “It’s time we started growing our economy by stopping energy waste!” Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan applauded the bipartisan HOMES Act at a Capitol Hill press conference today. The bill, introduced by Reps. David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), would provide financial incentives that empower Americans to stop wasting energy in their homes.

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Energy Efficiency in the Armed Forces: Focus on the U.S. Navy

Date: Mar 20, 2012

A rare Senate hearing on an assault ship highlighted the U.S. Navy’s efforts to become more energy efficient and decrease combat fatalities.

To many Americans, energy efficiency means lower utility bills. For the U.S. Navy, it also means saving lives.

On March 12, 2012, Alliance Board of Directors Chair Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Board member Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) convened a hearing of the U.S. Energy Subcommittee on Water and Power to discuss the armed forces’ energy efficiency initiatives.

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Policy Perspectives: Talking Efficiency Policy with Senator Ron Wyden

Date: Mar 20, 2012

At a recent Alliance Associates Policy Perspectives breakfast in Washington, D.C., Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) spoke in support of energy efficiency as the centerpiece for an "all-of-the-above energy strategy."

By Alliance policy intern Ali Levine

“Everyone says they are for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, but is anyone going to say energy efficiency should be the centerpiece?” Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked at an Alliance Associates Policy Perspectives breakfast in Washington, D.C., on March 13, 2012.

Sen. Bingaman Introduces Clean Energy Standard for 112th Congress

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March 2, 2012

Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) recently introduced a bill that would create a national Clean Energy Standard, a flexible mechanism to ensure utilities meet an increasing percentage of their electricity sales using low-carbon sources.

Alliance to Save Energy Honorary Vice-Chair Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) recently introduced a bill that would create a national Clean Energy Standard (CES). A CES is a flexible mechanism to ensure utilities meet an increasing percentage of their electricity sales using low-carbon sources. Bingaman’s Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (S.

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