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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 Urges House to Pass Energy Bill with Higher CAFE, Extension of Homeowner Energy-Efficiency Tax Incentives

Date: 
December 6, 2007

The Alliance to Save Energy today urged members of  the U.S. House of Representatives to adopt an energy package that will save American consumers money while also improving our environment and increasing our nation’s energy security.

Washington, D.C., December 5, 2007 – The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass its energy bill that emphasizes energy efficiency by raising vehicle fuel economy standards and encouraging consumers to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles; extending valuable federal income tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements; phasing out inefficient lighting products; and encouraging development of zero-emission commercial buildings.

Alliance to Save Energy’s Combined Research, Policy Team To Strengthen Organization’s Impact on Climate Change

Date: 
November 4, 2007

With its new Policy and Research Team, the Alliance to Save Energy will undertake policy analysis and advocacy to support and promote the immediate, cost-effective potential for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Alliance Announces Key Staff Appointments

Washington, D.C., December 4, 2007 – With its new Policy and Research Team, the Alliance to Save Energy will undertake policy analysis and advocacy to support and promote the immediate, cost-effective potential for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The reorganization combines and expands the staff of two formerly separate teams to leverage the expertise of Alliance staff in two key areas – energy-efficiency policy research and analysis and government relations.

Last Chance for Homeowners to Reduce Federal Income Taxes With Energy-Efficiency Home Improvements

Date: 
December 3, 2007

The window is closing for homeowners to take advantage of valuable federal income tax credits for energy-efficiency home improvements, advises the Alliance to Save Energy.

Washington, D.C., December 2007 – The window is closing for homeowners to take advantage of valuable federal income tax credits for energy-efficiency home improvements, advises the Alliance to Save Energy. Unless Congress acts quickly to extend the tax credits worth up to $500 per household, these federal incentives for homeowners to increase their homes’ energy efficiency will expire on December 31.

New U.S. Standard for Home Furnaces Is A “Turkey”; Missed Opportunity to Cut Energy Bills and Global Warming Emissions

Date: 
November 19, 2007

A coalition of consumer, energy and environmental organizations sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for extraordinarily weak home furnace and boiler energy efficiency standards.

Agency Admits it did not adequately consider higher standards

Washington, D.C. - A coalition of consumer, energy and environmental organizations sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for extraordinarily weak home furnace and boiler energy efficiency standards announced today. Not only are the standards announced today little changed from the original levels set by Congress twenty years ago, but also 99% of natural gas furnaces currently sold already meet the new minimum efficiency level.

EE Global 2007

EE Global 2007

November 11, 2007 - 8:00am - November 14, 2007 - 5:00pm
Washington, District Of Columbia

Oil Prices at Record High

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
October 17, 2007

The Alliance to Save Energy calls on Congress to enact, immediately, higher Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, while challenging consumers to take measures that will not only keep dollars in their pockets, but also will help to curb greenhouse gas emissions and enhance our national energy security.

Alliance to Save Energy Calls on Congress to Increase CAFE,
Offers Consumers Tips in Anticipation of Higher Gas Prices

2007 Dinner

2007 Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner

September 20, 2007 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia
2007 Policy Summit

2007 Policy Summit - Greening of America from a Federal, State and Local Perspective

September 20, 2007 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Washington, District Of Columbia

Alliance Urges National Governors Association to Make Maximum Use of Energy Efficiency to Fulfill Its Clean Energy Future Initiative

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
September 12, 2007

National Governors Association’s (NGA) “Securing a Clean Energy Future” initiative raises public awareness about the importance of a clean energy future, identifies new opportunities for states to save energy, disseminates best practices, and explores state-industry partnerships to advance the initiative’s policy goals.

Washington, D.C., September 12, 2007 – The Alliance to Save Energy today lauded the National Governors Association’s (NGA) “Securing a Clean Energy Future” initiative and urged governors to use energy efficiency as the cornerstone for achieving the ambitious goals of the initiative.

Those goals include raising public awareness about the importance of a clean energy future, identifying new opportunities for states to save energy, disseminating best practices, and exploring state-industry partnerships to advance the initiative’s policy goals.

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Florida Governor Signs Executive Order Hat Trick

Date: Jul 23, 2007

Florida Governor Charlie Crist (R) recently signed three comprehensive and far-ranging executive orders (EOs) that aggressively expand the state’s energy policy and seek to immediately reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Florida Governor Charlie Crist (R) recently signed three comprehensive and far-ranging executive orders (EOs) that aggressively expand the state’s energy policy and seek to immediately reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Crist also signed partnership agreements with Germany and the United Kingdom establishing climate friendly commerce, technology and policy arrangements.

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