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Making smart choices helps consumers keep money in their pockets and save energy. Learn more about how you can save energy and money in the four areas you live your life — at home, at school, at work and on the go — with the news and resources below.

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Energy efficiency saves money for individuals and communities alike. The Alliance offers a variety of no-cost and low-cost money and energy saving tips to fit individual pocketbooks, including suggestions for slashing your home electricity bill and preventing blackouts, lowering operating costs in your office and cutting gas costs.

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2012 EE Global Forum Wrap-Up & Video

Date: Mar 29, 2012

EE Global 2012 proved to be yet another  "creme de la creme" of energy efficiency conferences. Leaders and innovators from across the world gathered in Orlando to make energy efficiency an "all of the above" answer to improving our environment and economy.

EE Global 2012 proved to be yet another "creme de la creme" of energy efficiency conferences. From March 27 to 29, leaders and innovators from all over the world gathered in Orlando to build networks and discuss ideas for advancing energy efficiency worldwide. A major theme throughout the conference was using energy efficiency as an "all of the above" solution to improving our environment and economy.

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Opening EE Global 2012 Plenary: Energy Efficiency, An 'All of the Above' Answer

Date: Mar 29, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum began on March 27, 2012. Alliance President Kateri Callahan brought the fifth installment of the event to order. 

The Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum began on March 27, 2012, and Alliance President Kateri Callahan brought the fifth installment of the event to order with a discussion on the core concept that governments and businesses alike are focused on their economic “bottom lines,” as well as better ways to build profits, create jobs and enhance sustainability.

Green Button Online Tool to Help Consumers Save Energy at Home

Green Button Empowers Consumers To Save
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 22, 2012

The Alliance to Save Energy applauded the promotion of the online Green Button tool, which will help consumers better understand, manage and cut their home energy consumption.

White House & Alliance Associates Support Green Button Initiative

On March 22, 2012, the Alliance to Save Energy applauded the promotion of the new Green Button initiative, which will help consumers better understand, manage and cut their energy consumption through online data displays.

Watergy Program Complements UN World Water Day

World Water Day and Watergy
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 22, 2012

Highlighting the connection between its energy efficiency work and tomorrow’s UN World Water Day, the Alliance to Save Energy notes that its Watergy program has helped deliver clean water to residents of more than 100 cities in 16 developing countries worldwide, simultaneously saving energy and money.

Alliance International Program Cuts Energy and Water Waste

Alliance Applauds Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Retrofit Proposal Co-Sponsored by Reps. McKinley, Welch

Alliance Applauds Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Retrofit Proposal Co-Sponsored by
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Date: 
March 21, 2012

Declaring “It’s time we started growing our economy by stopping energy waste!” Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan applauded the bipartisan bill at a Capitol Hill press conference. The bill, introduced by Reps. David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), would provide financial incentives that empower Americans to stop wasting energy in their homes.

Declaring “It’s time we started growing our economy by stopping energy waste!” Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan applauded the bipartisan HOMES Act at a Capitol Hill press conference today. The bill, introduced by Reps. David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), would provide financial incentives that empower Americans to stop wasting energy in their homes.

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Check Out the Social Energy App by Facebook, NRDC, Opower

Date: Mar 20, 2012

On April 4, 2012, Facebook, Opower and NRDC launched an app that allows you to compete with your friends to save home energy.

Article Update: The social energy app was launched on April 3, 2012 by Facebook, NRDC, Opower and 16 utilities. The 20 million households connected to participating utilities can use the app with instantly downloaded energy use data.

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2012 Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives for Businesses

Date: Mar 19, 2012

Certain business tax incentives can help organizations reduce the cost of energy efficiency. Although the deadline to claim 2011 energy-saving commercial tax incentives was last week, you may already be thinking about making your company more energy efficient in 2012.

Certain business tax incentives can help organizations reduce the cost of energy efficiency. Although the deadline to claim 2011 energy-saving commercial tax incentives was last week, you may already be thinking about making your company more energy efficient in 2012.  Several energy efficiency tax incentives for companies have expired, but two are available for 2012: one for buildings and one for electric vehicles.

 

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Beyond Tabling: Green Campus Interns Get Creative to Reach 88,000 People in 2011

Date: Mar 12, 2012

Author(s): 
Meghan Kearns

Environmental rap superheroes and fraternity house audits prove effective marketing strategies for teaching California’s college students about energy efficiency.

Photo: Environmental rap superstar “Mr. Eco” is a Green Campus intern at Cal Poly SLO who has raised awareness about energy efficiency through his songs and videos.

Alliance Praises Obama's Electric Vehicle Proposals for Future, Offers Fuel-Efficiency Tips for Now

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 7, 2012

As Americans across the nation struggle with spiking gasoline prices, the Alliance to Save Energy commends President Barack Obama’s proposals announced March 7 to make fuel-efficient vehicles accessible and affordable for American families.

“As Americans across the nation struggle with spiking gasoline prices, the Alliance to Save Energy commends President Barack Obama’s proposals announced today to make fuel-efficient vehicles accessible and affordable for American families,” said Alliance Senior Vice President for Policy and Research Floyd DesChamps. 

Howard University is Biggest Energy Loser In DC Campus Competition

Howard University is Biggest Energy Loser In DC Campus Competition
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 7, 2012

In its first campus energy competition, Howard University students reduced overall energy use by 14% in its participating dorms, out-saving fellow competitors at American and George Washington Universities in the Alliance to Save Energy’s “D.C. Campus Challenge: How Much Can You Power Down?” competition.

Photo above: The Howard University team members accept their awards for achieving the highest percentage reduction in electricity use during the D.C. Campus Challenge residence hall energy competition. From left to right: Timothy McDougle, Nyekah Washington, Katryna Carter and Alfonzye Chisholm.

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