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.

TECH BEAT: Energy-Efficient Holiday Gift Guide

Date: Nov 14, 2012

Give a gift that keeps on giving in the form of energy savings – check out our energy-efficient gift picks for just about everyone on your list!

Breakfast Briefing: The Promise and Proof of Net-Zero Energy Schools

November 14, 2012 - 8:00am - 9:30am

Washington, District Of Columbia

EE Noon: Congregations and Energy Efficiency

November 7, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

1850 M Street NW, 20036 Washington, District Of Columbia

TECH BEAT: Slay Vampire Energy with Gadgets, Not Gore

Date: Oct 30, 2012

You may already have worn a fang-tastic Halloween costume and made a date to see the next Twilight flick, but have you thought about the vampires lurking in your home?

You may already have worn a fang-tastic Halloween costume hanging in your closet, but have you thought about the vampires lurking in your home? Vampire energy – also known as phantom load, standby power, or idle current – is the electricity that outlets greedily suck from what plugs into them, even if that plugged-in device is off or on sleep mode.

Workplace Giving: Donate to the Alliance with Your CFC

October 22, 2012

Chris Dake

This CFC selection season, choose the organization that's been the leader in energy efficiency issues for more than 35 years: the Alliance to Save Energy (CFC Code No. 11783).

Are you a federal employee looking for an easy way to give to a trustworthy, high-impact charity? If so, participate in your agency’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and choose the Alliance to Save Energy to receive your donations (CFC Code No. 11783).

Topics: Saving Money and Energy
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement

Take the Plunge: Water Efficiency Video Tips

Date: Oct 19, 2012

Author(s):

Allyson Schmutter

Author(s):

Monique O'Grady

Does money trickle out of your wallet faster than water does from your faucet?

In six videos, the Alliance to Save Energy’s Monique O’Grady tells you how to keep money in your wallet, while saving water in your home.

Article written by Alliance communications assistant John Buarotti.

Does money trickle out of your wallet faster than water does from your faucet?

In six videos, the Alliance to Save Energy’s Monique O’Grady tells you how to keep money in your wallet, while saving water in your home.

Rinse, Flush and Wash Smarter

Each video showers you with at least one big tip to be water efficient. These practical solutions encourage you to:

TECH BEAT: Using a Smartphone? Find Out Why You're Already Energy Efficient.

Date: Oct 12, 2012

If you care about energy efficiency and you’ve got a smartphone – good news. An analysis by Opower shows how much more efficient your phone is for Internet, games, and everything else you used to do on your computer or TV.

As the world’s interest in the iPhone 5 mushroomed in the weeks leading up to its launch, analysts at Opower – whose software helps homeowners make energy-efficient choices – wanted to see how smartphones measure up with other consumer electronics in energy use.

Living Efficiently: Energy-Efficient Cooking

October 11, 2012

Allyson Schmutter

Monique O'Grady

In this segment, learn about ho you can save in the kitchen.

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can live efficiently.

In this segment, learn about ho you can save in the kitchen.

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

Home Energy Efficiency: Buying Energy Star Homes

October 11, 2012

Allyson Schmutter

Monique O'Grady

In this segment, learn about Energy Star homes.

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how energy efficiency saves you money and energy at home.

In this segment, learn about Energy Star homes.

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

Home Energy Efficiency: Home Energy Management

October 11, 2012

Allyson Schmutter

Monique O'Grady

In this segment, learn about how new tools can help you save.

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how energy efficiency saves you money and energy at home.

In this segment, learn about how new tools can help you save.

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