Washington, D.C., February 9, 2006 – Finding the Bush Administration’s FY 2007 federal budget request out of sync with its rhetoric about weaning the nation off its oil addiction – and with the urgent need to address record energy costs and related security and environmental concerns – the Alliance to Save Energy has joined a broad-based effort to restore funds for key energy-efficiency programs at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency.

Washington, D.C., February 6, 2006 – “In a remarkable ‘about face,’ the president and his top energy lieutenant, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, have submitted a budget request that slashes funding for federal energy-efficiency programs after spending the past several months extolling the potential for energy efficiency to address the severe economic, energy security, and environmental issues surrounding the nation’s energy use,” Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan stated today.

Washington, DC; February 2, 2006 – The Alliance to Save Energy today commended the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for meeting Congress’ deadline for a proposed plan and schedule for new appliance energy-efficiency standards. The Alliance pledged continued cooperation with DOE to expedite the rulemakings to set the standards, particularly those that will deliver the greatest energy savings, and urged the department to stick to its new deadlines.

Washington, D.C., February 1, 2006 – President Bush was right on the mark in describing the United States as “addicted to oil” during his State of the Union address, the Alliance to Save Energy said today. But he missed a golden opportunity to enlist the American public in adopting energy-efficiency measures that could immediately reduce energy consumption and costs.

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2006 – The IRS has begun the process of helping consumers determine the amount of federal income tax credits for hybrid-electric cars and light trucks. Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the tax credits range from $250 to $3,400, depending on a vehicle’s weight and its fuel efficiency.

The guidelines direct automakers to “certify” to the IRS which vehicles qualify for a credit and how much, and it gives the agency 30 days to accept the certification.

Washington, DC, December 20, 2005 – Energy-efficiency policies recommended recently to federal and state policymakers by a group of industry and consumer organizations would help take the bite out of high winter heating bills and help secure future natural gas supplies, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Washington, D.C., November 16, 2005 – The “Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005” could significantly reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil – but only if it were fully funded and implemented by Congress and the administration, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Washington, D.C., October 7, 2005 – With the nation struggling to recover from two devastating hurricanes, in the midst of record-high gas prices, and facing skyrocketing heating costs this winter, the House of Representatives has passed an energy bill that provides no relief, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.