Saving Money and Energy

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.

Home Building Efficiency Tips: Heating and Cooling Zones

November 30, 2011

Allyson Schmutter

Learn how home heating and cooling zones can save energy and money by allowing you to regulate the temperature differently in separate zones of your home.

The Alliance to Save Energy's Monique O'Grady explains how home heating and cooling zones can save energy and money by allowing you to regulate the temperature differently in separate zones of your home. Zoned heating and cooling can save around 30% on utility bills, according to the Department of Energy.

This video is part of a collaboration between the Alliance to Save Energy and energyNOW!

Topics: Homes and Buildings, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

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Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Sees Renaissance in Energy Efficiency, Led by Congress and Big Business

Date: Nov 30, 2011

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An Inside Look at Standards That Can Drive Industrial Energy Efficiency

Date: Nov 30, 2011

A summary of the Nov. 2 Alliance EE Noon seminar on the Superior Energy Performance (SEP) program and other new standards.

By Kyle Haas

Energy-Saving Embassy Makeovers 'Sweep' Europe

November 28, 2011

Allyson Schmutter

Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan discusses energy efficiency makeovers at embassies in Europe.

Topics: Federal Energy Management, International, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Communications Program, International Program
Resource Type: Video

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Consumer Reports: Can you Cut Heating Costs by Using a Space Heater?

Date: Nov 28, 2011

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WAMU 88.5: Moderating Our Energy Consumption

Date: Nov 18, 2011

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Smartphone Apps: Energy Efficiency at Your Fingertips

Date: Nov 17, 2011

If you own a smart phone or plan to buy one on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, several apps will help you save money, energy and time.

Managing Energy Consumption

Want to reduce your electricity and heating bills, but don’t have the time to analyze monthly charges and thermostat levels? These apps will do the job for you: