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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.

Alliance to Save Energy Applauds House for Refusing to Pull Plug on Energy-Efficient Lighting

Congress Refuses to Pull Plug on Energy-Efficient Lighting
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
July 12, 2011

The Alliance to Save Energy today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for putting reason before politics in rejecting a bill that would have pulled the plug on energy-efficient lighting standards.

Washington, D.C., July 12, 2011 – The Alliance to Save Energy today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for putting reason before politics in rejecting a bill that would have pulled the plug on energy-efficient lighting standards.

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House Refuses to Pull Plug on Energy-Efficient Lighting

Date: Jul 12, 2011

In a show of support for energy efficiency, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against a bill that would have turned back time on the way Americans light their homes. If the bill became law, it would have forced U.S. families to miss out on significant energy savings.

In a show of support for energy efficiency, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against a bill that would have turned back time on the way Americans light their homes.

Congress voted down the politically named “Better Use of Light Bulbs” (BULB) Act, which was sponsored by Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas), on a 233-193 vote, missing by 40 votes the two-thirds majority needed for passage.

Alliance Urges House to Adopt Bipartisan Amendment Restoring Funds for Key Energy Efficiency Programs

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
July 11, 2011

The Alliance to Save Energy urges the House of Representatives to adopt a bipartisan, fully offset amendment to restore funding for three key energy-efficiency programs that help states and low-income constituents and save energy in buildings.

Washington, D.C., July 11, 2011 – The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the House of Representatives to adopt a bipartisan, fully offset amendment to restore funding for three key energy-efficiency programs that help states and low-income constituents and save energy in buildings.

“This is no time to slash support for cost-effective energy-efficiency programs,” said Alliance President Kateri Callahan. “These programs have long track records of saving money for consumers, businesses and governments alike.”

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National Energy Policy Needed, Electric Utilities Say

Date: Jul 07, 2011

The United States’ lack of national energy policy stops utilities from investing in new technology, a new study found.

The United States’ lack of national energy policy stops utilities from investing in new technology, a new study found.

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Alliance in the News Roundup: Lugar Floats Energy Bill

Date: Jul 05, 2011

 

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:

    • Honorary Vice Chair Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) was noted by The Hill on his energy plan to curb oil imports and enable home and building efficiency provisions. The Alliance was mentioned for its support of low-cost financing for energy-saving upgrades.

European Parliament President, EU Energy Commissioner, International Energy Agency Chief, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Address Energy Efficiency Global Forum

Date: 
April 12, 2011

The Alliance to Save Energy’s fourth annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) – an official event of this year’s EU Sustainable Energy Week – opens here today at THE SQUARE Meeting Centre with a world-class lineup of more than 100 public and private sector speakers from five continents.

Brussels, Belgium, April 12, 2011 – The Alliance to Save Energy’s fourth annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) – an official event of this year’s EU Sustainable Energy Week – opens here today at THE SQUARE Meeting Centre with a world-class lineup of more than 100 public and private sector speakers from five continents.

Energy Efficiency ‘Visionaries’ from EU, Latin America, U.S. Honored at Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum

Date: 
April 12, 2011

Highlighting the international scope of its Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) and the importance of energy efficiency worldwide, the Alliance to Save Energy will honor seven energy efficiency “visionaries” at an April 14 awards luncheon that will close out its three-day conference at The SQUARE Meeting Centre here.

Brussels, Belgium, April 12, 2011 – Highlighting the international scope of its Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) and the importance of energy efficiency worldwide, the Alliance to Save Energy will honor seven energy efficiency “visionaries” from four European countries, Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States at an April 14 awards luncheon that will close out its three-day conferen

EE Global Forum Unveils Energy-Saving Makeover of 230-year-old Residence of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium

Date: 
March 25, 2011

The 230-year-old Brussels residence of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman is getting an energy efficiency makeover to be unveiled at the Alliance to Save Energy’s international energy efficiency conference, EE Global. An invitation-only event showcasing the energy-saving improvements will be a highlight of the April 12-14 conference in Brussels.

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Washington, D.C., March 25, 2011 – The 230-year-old Brussels residence of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman is getting an energy efficiency makeover to be unveiled at the Alliance to Save Energy’s international energy efficiency conference, EE Global. An invitation-only event showcasing the energy-saving improvements will be a highlight of the April 12-14 conference in Brussels.

Lugar ‘Practical Energy Plan’ Would Save Americans $33 Billion Annually by Reducing Energy Needs 4%

Lugar Practical Energy Plan
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 30, 2011

An energy bill unveiled today on Facebook by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) , an honorary vice-chair of the Alliance to Save Energy, would save Americans more than $33 billion annually with a variety of immediate and longer-term energy efficiency initiatives for autos, buildings and industry. 

Washington, D.C., June 30, 2011 – An energy bill unveiled today on Facebook by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) , an honorary vice-chair of the Alliance to Save Energy, would save Americans more than $33 billion annually with a variety of immediate and longer-term energy efficiency initiatives for autos, buildings and industry. By trimming U.S.

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Letter from the President’s Desk: Chamber of Commerce Collaboration, Build Energy Efficiency

Date: Jul 01, 2011

The Alliance and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st Century Energy co-hosted “Energy Efficiency: The Path Forward,” where distinguished industry and government leaders explored the economic benefits of energy efficiency and shared best practices.

Dear Friends,

On June 21st, we took advantage of the first day of summer – and the longest day of the year – by waking up early for a robust discussion about energy efficiency over breakfast.

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