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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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UK’s Green Deal Passes: New Consumer Help for Home Efficiency Upgrades

Date: Oct 25, 2011

The Green Deal, a program to finance efficiency upgrades in the United Kingdom, recently passed in Parliament. It aims to help consumers cope with rising energy costs and help meet the country’s greenhouse gas reduction commitments.

On Oct. 18 2011, the Energy Act 2011 became law in the United Kingdom. The law establishes a new program called the Green Deal, which is designed to assist British consumers in financing energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. Through such upgrades, the Green Deal aims to help consumers cope with rising energy costs and help the United Kingdom meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments.  

SAVE Act: Building Energy Efficiency into Home Value

SAVE Act- Building energy-efficiency into home value
Date: 
October 20, 2011

 “Every so often, a policy proposal turns out to be every bit as good as it sounds – and I’m pleased to say that the bipartisan SAVE Act (S. 1737) co-sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) is a prime example."

Statement by Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan On the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act

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LUMEN Coalition Sponsors Efficient-Lighting Makeover in Va. Home

Date: Oct 20, 2011

The LUMEN Coalition transformed the first floor of an interior designer’s home in Arlington, Va. Learn about the website that was officially unveiled and watch video from the press conference.

As more consumers embrace energy-efficient lighting, many are looking for guidance on which lights to choose. The diverse LUMEN (Lighting Understanding for a More Efficient Nation) Coalition formed in January 2011 to serve as this very resource through its website and other mediums.

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Alliance in the News Roundup:SAVE Act and New Lighting Efficiency Standards

Date: Oct 20, 2011

Alliance President Kateri Callahan and other participants in the LUMEN Coalition's recent news conference.

New Efficient Lighting Website for Consumers

Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
October 19, 2011

The broad-based LUMEN Coalition unveiled a new website to "enlighten" consumers about energy-efficient lighting, which offers more bulb choices and energy bill savings.

Broad-Based LUMEN Coalition's Website ‘Enlightens’ Consumers about Energy-Efficient Lighting so
They Can Enjoy More Bulb Choices and Energy Bill Savings

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Energy-Efficient Multifamily Housing

Date: Oct 18, 2011

As demand for apartments and condos rises, builders and owners of multifamily buildings are prioritizing energy efficiency to make their properties especially attractive and affordable.

As demand for apartments and condos rises, builders and building owners of multifamily buildings are prioritizing energy efficiency to make their properties especially attractive and affordable.

Rising Need for Multifamily Housing

Multifamily buildings – which usually consist of five or more units – make up about 18% of the nation’s housing. That percentage is growing because:

Energy Efficiency can ‘Insulate’ Against Expected Higher Heating Costs

Insulate Against High Heating Costs This Winter
Date: 
October 13, 2011

Alliance to Save Energy advises U.S. consumers to adopt energy efficiency measures to “insulate” their pocketbooks as well as their homes this winter. 

 Washington, D.C., October 13, 2011 – As the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts rising heating costs this winter for households using natural gas, propane and heating oil, the Alliance to Save Energy advises U.S. consumers to adopt energy efficiency measures to “insulate” their pocketbooks as well as their homes this winter. Prices for households heating with electricity should be about the same as last winter, according to EIA’s Winter Fuels Outlook.

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Send eCards for Energy Awareness Month!

Date: Oct 07, 2011

Are you aware that October is Energy Awareness Month?  Tell your friends with your choice of five festive cards.

Create your personalized Energy Awareness Month card now, or preview your options below.

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2011 Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency: Awarding Our Energy Champions

Date: Oct 05, 2011

The 19th annual Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency highlighted great progress made this year in energy efficiency and honored the people behind it.

For a photo slideshow and videos from the Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency, as well as bios of each award winner, visit our comprehensive event page. 

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Efficient Laundry: Wash Clothes in Cold Water to Save Energy

Date: Oct 05, 2011

The Alliance and P&G are teaming up to get the word out about cold-water washing. Their message: Switch to cold water to get clothes just as clean while using less energy and money.

At the Clinton Global Initiative on Sept. 21, 2011, Proctor & Gamble (P&G) and the Alliance to Save Energy announced that they are teaming up to get the word out about cold-water washing.

Their message: Heating water to do laundry is one of the largest users of energy in a typical home. So, switch to washing in cold water – it gets clothes just as clean as hot water, while using less energy and money.

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