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.

European Parliament President, EU Energy Commissioner, International Energy Agency Chief, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Address Energy Efficiency Global Forum

Date:

April 12, 2011

The Alliance to Save Energy’s fourth annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) – an official event of this year’s EU Sustainable Energy Week – opens here today at THE SQUARE Meeting Centre with a world-class lineup of more than 100 public and private sector speakers from five continents.

Brussels, Belgium, April 12, 2011 – The Alliance to Save Energy’s fourth annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) – an official event of this year’s EU Sustainable Energy Week – opens here today at THE SQUARE Meeting Centre with a world-class lineup of more than 100 public and private sector speakers from five continents.

Topics: International, Policy, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Communications Program

Energy Efficiency ‘Visionaries’ from EU, Latin America, U.S. Honored at Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum

Date:

April 12, 2011

Highlighting the international scope of its Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) and the importance of energy efficiency worldwide, the Alliance to Save Energy will honor seven energy efficiency “visionaries” at an April 14 awards luncheon that will close out its three-day conference at The SQUARE Meeting Centre here.

Brussels, Belgium, April 12, 2011 – Highlighting the international scope of its Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) and the importance of energy efficiency worldwide, the Alliance to Save Energy will honor seven energy efficiency “visionaries” from four European countries, Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States at an April 14 awards luncheon that will close out its three-day conferen

Topics: International, Policy, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Communications Program

EE Global Forum Unveils Energy-Saving Makeover of 230-year-old Residence of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium

Date:

March 25, 2011

The 230-year-old Brussels residence of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman is getting an energy efficiency makeover to be unveiled at the Alliance to Save Energy’s international energy efficiency conference, EE Global. An invitation-only event showcasing the energy-saving improvements will be a highlight of the April 12-14 conference in Brussels.

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Washington, D.C., March 25, 2011 – The 230-year-old Brussels residence of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman is getting an energy efficiency makeover to be unveiled at the Alliance to Save Energy’s international energy efficiency conference, EE Global. An invitation-only event showcasing the energy-saving improvements will be a highlight of the April 12-14 conference in Brussels.

Topics: International, Policy, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Communications Program

Lugar ‘Practical Energy Plan’ Would Save Americans $33 Billion Annually by Reducing Energy Needs 4%

Author:

Ronnie Kweller

Contact Email:

rkweller@ase.org

Date:

June 30, 2011

An energy bill unveiled today on Facebook by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) , an honorary vice-chair of the Alliance to Save Energy, would save Americans more than $33 billion annually with a variety of immediate and longer-term energy efficiency initiatives for autos, buildings and industry.

Washington, D.C., June 30, 2011 – An energy bill unveiled today on Facebook by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) , an honorary vice-chair of the Alliance to Save Energy, would save Americans more than $33 billion annually with a variety of immediate and longer-term energy efficiency initiatives for autos, buildings and industry. By trimming U.S.

Topics: Policy, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Communications Program, Policy and Research Program

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Alliance President Kateri Callahan Discusses Energy Efficiency in Atlanta

Date: Jun 30, 2011

During the first week of June, Alliance President Kateri Callahan traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to participate in Southern Company & Georgia Institute of Technology’s Grid ComForum East.

Kateri Callahan meets with Mark Black, Steve Lydecker and Cheryl English of Acuity Brands.

During the first week of June, Alliance President Kateri Callahan traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to participate in Southern Company & Georgia Institute of Technology’s Grid ComForum East.

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Federal Sustainability Scorecards: An Overview of a Program ‘Leading by Example’

Date: Jun 29, 2011

Author(s):

Allyson Schmutter

For the first time ever, the federal government publicly released agencies’ OMB scorecards on energy and sustainability performance. These scorecards established agency benchmarks for targeting and tracking the best opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce pollution and eliminate waste.

Photo: State Department scorecard; see full card here.

For the first time ever, the federal government publicly released agencies’ OMB scorecards on energy and sustainability performance. These scorecards – released on April 19, 2011 – established agency benchmarks for targeting and tracking the best opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce pollution and eliminate waste.

Commercial and Manufacturing Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency

June 28, 2011

Tax incentives for businesses can help defray the costs of improving a business’s energy efficiency or of manufacturing energy efficient appliances. This page seeks to present a general overview of the credits and deductions available to businesses to reduce the cost of energy efficiency.

Topics: Business, Financing, Industry, Lighting, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Policy Summary

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Alliance in the News Roundup: Energy Efficiency Video Tips

Date: Jun 28, 2011

This week, the Alliance was seen offering tips on how to save money by using energy efficient lighting, along with appliances and everydya household utilities.

The media regularly quote the Alliance's in-house experts and feature the Alliance's accomplishments in energy efficiency. The latest media coverage of the Alliance includes:

The Alliance’s Kateri Callahan was interviewed by Pushing Green, an online resource and directory of green products and services, on the logistics and variety of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs. The segments are presented on Pushing Green’s YouTube page, along with their website.

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Industry Leader Interview: Energy Efficiency is a Smart Investment, Not a Cost, Says Ingersoll Rand’s W. Scott Tew

Date: Jun 27, 2011

Learn about W. Scott Tew, the executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, in an "Industry Leader Interview.

W. Scott Tew is the executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand. He leads a global group of experts dedicated to integrating best practices for the long-term use of energy and other resources. Tew has been with the Ingersoll Rand businesses for six years and throughout his tenure, Tew has led state and national programs to advocate for energy efficiency, green buildings and greenhouse gas emissions standards and policies.

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Meet the Associate: Best Buy Puts Energy Efficiency First

Date: Jun 23, 2011

Meet Neil McPhail of Best Buy, an Alliance Associate. McPhail is the senior vice president and general manager of Best Buy’s New Business Solution Group, a role dedicated to greening the fleet of Best Buy retail stores and products. While Alliance President Kateri Callahan interviews McPhail for the inaugural “Meet the Associate” segment, McPhail shares Best Buy’s latest energy efficiency initiatives. He also reveals why the Alliance’s mission to advance energy efficiency is so critical to his company’s future.