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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.

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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.

August 31 Deadline to Win Energy Efficiency Home Makeover

Date: 
August 22, 2007

As summer heat waves across the country increase air conditioning use and drive energy bills higher, the Alliance to Save Energy, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and NBC Universal’s SCI FI Channel's innovative energy-efficiency campaign offers consumers an array of energy-efficiency low-tech and high-tech money-saving tips, surprising energy facts, and a national contest for a home energy-efficiency makeover.

Washington, D.C., August 2007 – As summer heat waves across the country increase air conditioning use and drive energy bills higher, the Alliance to Save Energy, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and NBC Universal’s SCI FI Channel's innovative energy-efficiency campaign offers consumers an array of energy-efficiency low-tech and high-tech money-saving tips, surprising energy facts, and a national contest for a home energy-efficiency makeover.

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance's 1st Executive Director, Ben Taube, Sets Ambitious Energy-Saving Goals for Region

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
July 19, 2007

The new executive director of SEEA, Benjamin L. Taube, has set an ambitious goal of reducing the 11-state region’s projected energy growth by half within the next 10 to 15 years through deployment of energy-efficiency practices and programs.

Washington, D.C., July 19, 2007 – The new executive director of the Atlanta-based Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA; www.seealliance.org), Benjamin L. Taube, has set an ambitious goal of reducing the 11-state region’s projected energy growth by half within the next 10 to 15 years through deployment of energy-efficiency practices and programs.

Is It Time to Replace Your Old Fridge with an Energy-Efficient Model?

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
July 13, 2007

The Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator is part of the federal government’s ENERGY STAR program, which helps consumers save money on home energy bills by labeling the most energy-efficient products.

Is It Time to Replace Your Old Fridge with an Energy-Efficient Model?
The Dept. of Energy’s Handy Online Calculator Can Help You Decide

Washington, D.C., July- 2007 – Have you ever wondered how much you could save on your monthly home energy bill by replacing your old refrigerator or free-standing freezer with a new energy-efficient model? Or whether it’s finally time to retire that spare fridge in the garage or basement – the one that’s even older than the one in the kitchen?

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)

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July 5, 2007

The President signed into law the most sweeping energy efficiency legislation ever enacted on December 19, 2007.

The President signed into law the most sweeping energy efficiency legislation ever enacted on December 19, 2007. EISA is projected to save American consumers and businesses more than $400 billion through 2030, and will reduce energy consumption by 7 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 9 percent from the forecast for 2030, according to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

NBC Universal's SCI FI Channel, Alliance to Save Energy, EEI Launch Energy-Efficiency Home Makeover Contest, Campaign

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 20, 2007

The Alliance to Save Energy, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and NBC Universal's Sci Fi Channel have partnered on an innovative energy efficiency campaign offering energy efficiency tips, surprising "Eureka Moments" (intriguing energy facts), and a national contest for a home energy efficiency makeover tied into the second season of Eureka where lead characters live in a "smart house." Other partners include the US Department of Energy, American Gas Association, the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Consumer Electronics Association, Whirlpool Corporation, OSRAM Sylvania, The Dow Chemical Company, and CMC Energy Services.

Washington, D.C., June 2007 – The Alliance to Save Energy, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and NBC Universal’s SCI FI Channel have partnered on an innovative energy- efficiency campaign offering everything from energy-efficiency low-tech and high-tech tips and surprising “Eureka Moments” (intriguing energy facts) to a national contest for a home energy-efficiency makeover that will be promoted on air, online, and through other communications vehicles reaching millions.

Is It Time to Replace That Old Fridge with an Energy-Efficient Model?

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 18, 2007

The Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator is part of the federal government’s ENERGY STAR program, which helps consumers save money on home energy bills by labeling the most energy-efficient products.

Is It Time to Replace Old Frig with an Energy-Efficient Model?
Dept. of Energy’s Handy Online Calculator Can Help You Decide

Washington, D.C., June 2007 – Have you ever wondered how much you could save on your monthly home energy bill by replacing your old refrigerator or free-standing freezer with a new energy-efficient model? Or whether it’s finally time to retire that spare frig in the garage or basement – the one that’s even older than the one in the kitchen?

Hit Series 'Eureka' Champions the Environment as Part of Channel's Visions for Tomorrow Campaign

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 18, 2007

The Alliance to Save Energy, Edison Electric Institute, and Sci Fi Channel have partnered on a new home energy efficiency campaign that is also offering a home energy efficiency makeover to the winner.

SCI FI, Alliance to Save Energy, Edison Electric Institute Present Eureka $mart House Energy Efficiency Challenge

Eco-Friendly Plot Lines, Web Content Fuel Public Awareness Campaign

The Alliance to Save Energy, Edison Electric Institute, and Sci Fi Channel have partnered on a new home energy efficiency campaign that is also offering a home energy efficiency makeover to the winner.

Energy-Efficiency Tax Breaks for Builders, Commercial Tennants, Appliance Makers Lower Energy Bills and Federal Taxes

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 11, 2007

An extension of federal tax incentives allows home builders and commercial building owners to lower both the energy costs of their buildings for years to come and their federal tax liability through 2008 by incorporating energy efficiency in their properties.

Energy-efficiency tax breaks for builders, commercial tenants and appliance makers
www.energytaxincentives.org

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California Green Campuses Win Energy Efficiency Awards

Date: Jun 08, 2007

Winners of the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Higher Education Energy Efficiency Partnership Best Practices in Sustainable Operations competition were announced this month.

Winners of the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Higher Education Energy Efficiency Partnership Best Practices in Sustainable Operations competition were announced this month. Congratulations to the Green Campus Programs at UC Irvine and Humboldt State, who received the awards for the category of Student Energy Conservation Programs. Awards were presented during the UC/CSU Sustainability Conference, held June 24 - 26 at UC Santa Barbara.

Income Tax Credits Help Consumers Make Energy-Efficiency Home Improvements, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 24, 2007

Federal income tax credits are available to homeowners who make specific types of energy-efficiency home improvements.

Washington, D.C., May 2007 – With the spring-summer remodeling season underway, consumers who are undertaking home improvement projects can look forward not only to lower home energy bills for years to come, but also to lower federal income tax bills for 2007.

Federal income tax credits of up to $500 are available to homeowners who make specific types of energy-efficiency home improvements by December 31, 2007.

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