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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.

Use Less, Save More

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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Bricks and Clicks: Obama Launches $4 Billion Green Building Program

Date: Dec 14, 2011

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The Sophia Echo: US Ambassador Warlick Unveils 'Green' Initiative at Sofia Residence

Date: Dec 14, 2011

LEDs: Best Choice for Holiday Lights

LED Holiday Lights
December 14, 2011

To light up your holiday without firing up your energy bills, use energy-efficient LED Christmas lights. These lights save electricity and money while giving the environment the “gift” of reduced pollution.

To light up your holiday without firing up your energy bills, use energy-efficient LED Christmas lights.

While old incandescent bulbs waste 90% of their electricity on heat, colorful LEDs brighten your home without heating up. What's more, LEDs can last about 20,000 hours – the equivalent of 40 holiday seasons!

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‘Energize’ Your Holidays And Save Money with LED Lighting

Energize your holiday with LED lighting
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
December 13, 2011

Light up your holiday season this year without firing up your energy bills with energy-efficient LED lighting, advises the Alliance to Save Energy. “Consider an energy-efficient holiday gift– the gift that keeps on giving by saving money for years to come -- to someone on your list," suggests Alliance President Kateri Callahan.

Washington, D.C., December 13, 2011 – Light up your holiday season this year without firing up your energy bills with energy-efficient LED lighting, advises the Alliance to Save Energy. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, save both energy and money while providing a “gift” to the environment through reduced pollution.

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CSPAN, Washington Journal: Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Set to Expire

Date: Dec 10, 2011

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Top 5 Energy Efficiency Smartphone Apps

Date: Dec 09, 2011

While you’re busy preparing for the holiday season, use these energy efficiency smartphone apps to save energy, money and time. It’s energy efficiency in the palm of your hand!

Energy cost is one of the biggest monthly expenses for American households. The first step to lower monthly bills is measuring energy consumption – but in the season of food, family and festivals, who has the time to track how long the lights are on? 

Save energy without wasting time by using smartphone apps that not only monitor your energy use, but also help you shop for energy-efficient products and power off your appliances. It’s energy efficiency at your fingertips!

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Warsaw Business Journal: US Ambassador's Residence in Warsaw Goes Green

Date: Dec 09, 2011

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Energy-Efficient Home Building Tips From the Alliance and EnergyNOW!

Date: Dec 07, 2011

Author(s): 
Allyson Schmutter

In a series of short videos, the Alliance and energyNOW! show you the best ways to make  your home more energy-efficient and lower your electric bills.

If you are buying or renovating a home, you can make sure your energy bills are as low as possible by making energy-efficient choices. For help choosing, just watch a series of short videos from the Alliance and energyNOW!

Home Savings

Each video in the series presents at least one tip to help you make energy-efficient buying or remodeling decisions. These pragmatic solutions include:
 

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Energy Pulse: Americans Must Make 4 Energy-Efficient Home Improvements to Lower Utility Bills

Date: Dec 06, 2011

You need to make at least four energy-efficient home improvements to notice a drop in your utility bills, but most Americans stop after just a couple of improvements, Shelton Group's latest Energy Pulse survey found. 

You need to make at least four energy efficiency home improvements to see a considerable drop in your utility bills, according to a Nov. 1, 2011 survey by Shelton Group. While four is the “magic number,” the survey results indicate that Americans might believe just a couple of home energy improvements will do the trick.

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The Republic: 240-Year-Old Home Brings Satisfaction, a Few Pitfalls

Date: Dec 05, 2011

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