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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.

Senate Energy Committee Ignores Plight of Consumers Reeling From High Gas Prices, U.S. Security Risks Arising from Oil Dependence, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
May 19, 2005

“Today the Senate Energy Committee denied the country a very important opportunity to bolster our energy security and to provide relief to consumers reeling from the high price of gasoline by voting down a proposal to increase the fuel economy of SUVs, minivans, and pickups,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

Washington, D.C., May 18, 2005 – “Today the Senate Energy Committee denied the country a very important opportunity to bolster our energy security and to provide relief to consumers reeling from the high price of gasoline by voting down a proposal to increase the fuel economy of SUVs, minivans, and pickups,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005

US Capitol Building
July 5, 2005

Following more than four years of debate, 2005's Energy Policy Act was the first new comprehensive energy bill since 1992. The House of Representatives passed the conference report to The Energy Policy Act of 2005 on July 28 by a vote of 275-156; the Senate followed suit the next day, voting 74-26 in favor of the bill; and President Bush signed the bill into law on August 8, 2005.

Following more than four years of debate, 2005's Energy Policy Act was the first new comprehensive energy bill since 1992. The House of Representatives passed the conference report to The Energy Policy Act of 2005 on July 28 by a vote of 275-156; the Senate followed suit the next day, voting 74-26 in favor of the bill; and President Bush signed the bill into law on August 8, 2005. Several important energy-efficiency provisions were included to help Americans save money and energy while reducing pollution.

CLEAR Act Tax Incentives Would Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence By Encouraging Purchase of Hybrid Vehicles, Says Alliance

Date: 
April 28, 2005

“Federal incentives encouraging the purchase and use of hybrid electric vehicles through the tax code will help to lessen our dependence on imported oil and improve the efficiency of the transportation sector,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

Washington, D.C., April 28 – “Federal incentives encouraging the purchase and use of hybrid electric vehicles through the tax code will help to lessen our dependence on imported oil and improve the efficiency of the transportation sector,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

Senate Must Back Up President’s Call for More Energy Efficiency – Quickest, Cheapest, Cleanest Way to Extend U.S. Energy Supplies – Says Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
April 27, 2005

The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the U.S. Senate to back up President Bush’s call for more energy efficiency.

Washington, D.C., April 27, 2005 – The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the U.S. Senate to back up President Bush’s call for more energy efficiency – the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to tackle high energy prices and limited supplies by reducing demand – with passage of a comprehensive energy bill that addresses the alarming growth in energy demand.

32 Business and Environmental Groups Urge Congress to Restore Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funding Proposed for Cuts by White House

Date: 
April 22, 2005

Thirty-two member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition urged Congress to restore funding the White House is proposing to cut in the U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2006 energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE) programs.

WASHINGTON, DC -- In a letter delivered today, thirty-two member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition urged Congress to restore funding the White House is proposing to cut in the U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2006 energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE) programs. The letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives serving on the respective Energy & Water Subcommittees of the congressional Appropriations Committees.

32 Business and Environmental Groups Urge Congress to Restore Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funding Proposed for Cuts by White House

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
April 22, 2005

In a letter delivered today, thirty-two member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition urged Congress to restore funding the White House is proposing to cut in the U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2006 energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE) programs. The letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives serving on the respective Energy & Water Subcommittees of the congressional Appropriations Committees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a letter delivered today, thirty-two member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition urged Congress to restore funding the White House is proposing to cut in the U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2006 energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE) programs. The letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives serving on the respective Energy & Water Subcommittees of the congressional Appropriations Committees.

House Energy Bill Fails to Advance Energy Efficiency in Battle to Lower Record Gas, Oil Prices, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
April 21, 2005

Statement by Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan on House-passed energy bill

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2005 – “As record oil and gas prices fuel inflation, curb consumer spending, and rock financial markets, the House remarkably has adopted legislation that does almost nothing to lower energy demand, a principal cause of today’s skyrocketing energy costs,” Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan said today. She added, “The House has largely ignored the most immediate, cheapest, and cleanest means available to our nation – energy efficiency – to stem the tide of rising energy prices.

Alliance to Save Energy Urges Congress to Make Energy Efficiency Cornerstone of National Energy Legislation At Time of Record Oil, Gas, Natural Gas Prices

Date: 
April 5, 2005

As Congress begins marking up an energy bill today, and with oil, gas, and natural gas prices fluctuating at or near record levels and demand continuing to soar, any energy policy adopted by the U.S. Congress must unleash the full potential of energy efficiency.

Statement by Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan

Washington, D.C., April 5, 2005 – “As Congress begins marking up an energy bill today, and with oil, gas, and natural gas prices fluctuating at or near record levels and demand continuing to soar, any energy policy adopted by the U.S. Congress must unleash the full potential of energy efficiency.

By Ensuring Accurate Vehicle MPG Ratings, Johnson/Holt ‘Truth in Advertising’ Bill Would Benefit U.S. Consumers, Increase U.S. Energy Security, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
March 3, 2005

“It’s an open secret that gas mileage rates posted on new cars are outdated and overstate vehicle fuel economy," said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan, "because they are based on out-dated testing procedures that don’t reflect real-world driving.”

Washington, D.C., March 3 – “It’s an open secret that gas mileage rates posted on new cars are outdated and overstate vehicle fuel economy, because they are based on out-dated testing procedures that don’t reflect real-world driving,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

Testimony Regarding the Energy Policy Act of 2005

February 8, 2005
Kateri Callahan

Testimony of Alliance President Kateri Callahan before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality regarding the Energy Policy Act of 2005, February 10, 2005.

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