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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.

2010 Annual Report

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November 1, 2011

For the Alliance to Save Energy, the year 2010 was marked by major gains in energy efficiency. From the adoption of historic model building energy codes to the creation of new coalitions worldwide, we are laying the foundation for the “decade of energy efficiency.”

For the Alliance to Save Energy, the year 2010 was marked by major gains in energy efficiency. From the adoption of historic model building energy codes to the creation of new coalitions worldwide, we are laying the foundation for the “decade of energy efficiency.”

Our 2010 Accomplishments

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Washington Post: Mortgage Lenders Could Soon Take Homes’ Energy Costs Into Account

Date: Oct 28, 2011

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UK’s Green Deal Passes: New Consumer Help for Home Efficiency Upgrades

Date: Oct 25, 2011

The Green Deal, a program to finance efficiency upgrades in the United Kingdom, recently passed in Parliament. It aims to help consumers cope with rising energy costs and help meet the country’s greenhouse gas reduction commitments.

On Oct. 18 2011, the Energy Act 2011 became law in the United Kingdom. The law establishes a new program called the Green Deal, which is designed to assist British consumers in financing energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. Through such upgrades, the Green Deal aims to help consumers cope with rising energy costs and help the United Kingdom meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments.  

The Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act: A Section-by-Section Summary

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October 21, 2011
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The SAVE Act was introduced on October 19, 2011 by Senators Bennet (D-Co.) and Isakson (R-Ga.). It seeks to incorporate energy efficiency into appraisal and mortgage guidelines so as to ensure appropriate valuation of energy costs and energy efficiency improvements in the mortgage process.

The SAVE Act, S. 1737, was introduced on October 19, 2011 by Senators Bennet (D-Co.) and Isakson (R-Ga.). It seeks to incorporate energy efficiency into appraisal and mortgage guidelines so as to ensure appropriate valuation of energy costs and energy efficiency improvements in the mortgage process.

SAVE Act: Building Energy Efficiency into Home Value

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October 20, 2011

 “Every so often, a policy proposal turns out to be every bit as good as it sounds – and I’m pleased to say that the bipartisan SAVE Act (S. 1737) co-sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) is a prime example."

Statement by Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan On the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act

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Alliance in the News Roundup:SAVE Act and New Lighting Efficiency Standards

Date: Oct 20, 2011

Alliance President Kateri Callahan and other participants in the LUMEN Coalition's recent news conference.

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Super Committee Must Preserve Energy Efficiency Programs to Strengthen U.S. Economy

Date: Oct 19, 2011

While the “Super Committee” considers drastic reductions in federal funding, energy efficiency advocates are calling on the Committee to preserve funding for energy efficiency programs.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2011 — Commissioned by Congress to slash U.S. debt, the “Super Committee” has the potential to drastically reduce federal funding for energy efficiency over the next decade. In response, energy efficiency advocates are calling on the Committee to preserve these investments, which can save Americans money and boost the U.S. economy.

New Efficient Lighting Website for Consumers

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October 19, 2011

The broad-based LUMEN Coalition unveiled a new website to "enlighten" consumers about energy-efficient lighting, which offers more bulb choices and energy bill savings.

Broad-Based LUMEN Coalition's Website ‘Enlightens’ Consumers about Energy-Efficient Lighting so
They Can Enjoy More Bulb Choices and Energy Bill Savings

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2011 Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency: Awarding Our Energy Champions

Date: Oct 05, 2011

The 19th annual Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency highlighted great progress made this year in energy efficiency and honored the people behind it.

For a photo slideshow and videos from the Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency, as well as bios of each award winner, visit our comprehensive event page. 

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Alliance in the News Roundup: Keeping the Bipartisan Spirit Alive

Date: Oct 05, 2011

The Alliance given credit for keeping the bipartisan spirit alive in Treehugger and Washington DC Examiner.

The media regularly quote the Alliance's in-house experts and feature the Alliance's accomplishments in energy efficiency. The latest media coverage of the Alliance includes:

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