Policy

"I think it's very, very important for the Senate to take up the Shaheen-Portman Bill and for the Congress to pass it," says Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

"And it’s not important so much what I think, but what all Americans think. They want to see jobs created - this bill does that. They want to see the federal government lower their tax bill - this does it by saving energy.

lighting_standards_factsheet.pdf

Energy efficiency standards for light bulbs started taking effect on Jan. 1, 2012, under the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, which was signed into law by then-President George W. Bush. The new standards require light bulbs to use at least 25% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. As the standards are phased in between now and 2014, bulbs as bright as the current 100, 75, 60 and 40-watt bulbs will gradually use less energy.

Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan testifies at the Energy and Commerce Committee hearing about the Smart Energy Act.

Energy efficiency – doing more with less energy – benefits you, your country, and the world. The benefits of energy efficiency are numerous. But the top five reasons that people, companies and governments choose to use energy more efficiently are: 

notable_and_quotable_2012_june_12_final.pdf

This document showcases excerpts from selected recent studies – many by groups and organizations that are traditionally considered to be conservative – about the need for, and benefits of, energy efficiency policies and programs. The excerpts are accompanied by information on the organizations and links to the full reports or other materials.