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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.

Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips to Save Energy and Money

Date: Aug 01, 2012

These energy-saving maintenance tips will help homeowners keep their HVAC units running efficiently – and keep money in their wallets.

"Many people don't realize how quickly a dirty air filter can reduce performance and lead to energy waste in their system. Cleaning or replacing the air filter once per month will go a long way to keeping the system running well and efficiently." 

Alliance Fuel-Efficiency Tips Ease Strain of Gas Price Surge

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
July 31, 2012

Does the sudden jump in gas prices have you jumpy as you head out on your summer vacation? Fuel-efficient driving and proper vehicle maintenance, as demonstrated in the Alliance to Save Energy’s fuel-efficiency videos, can keep more money in your pocket this summer and beyond.

Does the sudden jump in gas prices have you jumpy as you head out on your summer vacation? Fuel-efficient driving and proper vehicle maintenance, as demonstrated in the Alliance to Save Energy’s fuel-efficiency videos, can keep more money in your pocket this summer and beyond.

U.S. CEEM Members in Action: Bob Bechtold of Harbec Plastics

Date: Jul 30, 2012

Author(s): 
Robert Bruce Lung

Bob Bechtold, president and Founder of Harbec Plastics, discusses Harbec's commitment to energy efficiency.

Bob Bechtold is the president and founder of Harbec Plastics, Inc., a progressive injection molding company located in upstate New York, which provides a full service of model making, precision mold making, and complex precision plastic injection molding. During the past decade, Harbec has developed an energy management strategy that includes a cogeneration project, which currently provides a portion of their electricity, heat, and air-conditioning requirements.

Smart Growth America

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Member
Organization Website: 
Smart Growth America
Contact: 

1707 L St. NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC  20036
202-207-3355

www.smartgrowthamerica.org

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Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods. They believe smart growth solutions support businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around and make it more affordable to live near work and the grocery store. Their coalition works with communities to fight sprawl and save money. They are making America’s neighborhoods great together.

 

Factsheet: New Energy Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs

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July 25, 2012
Lowell Ungar
Rob Mosher

Learn all about the current energy standards for light bulbs, which started on Jan. 1, 2012 under the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act.

Energy efficiency standards for light bulbs started taking effect on Jan. 1, 2012, under the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, which was signed into law by then-President George W. Bush. The new standards require light bulbs to use at least 25% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. As the standards are phased in between now and 2014, bulbs as bright as the current 100, 75, 60 and 40-watt bulbs will gradually use less energy.

Top 5 Reasons to be Energy Efficient

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July 20, 2012

The top five reasons people, companies and governments choose to be energy efficient are: saving money, boosting the economy, helping the environment, improving national security, feeling more comfortable. Read on to see which "reason to be EE" you identify with most.

Energy efficiency – doing more with less energy – benefits you, your country, and the world. The benefits of energy efficiency are numerous. But the top five reasons that people, companies and governments choose to use energy more efficiently are: 

Home Energy Assessment: Bringing in a Professional to Spot Energy Waste

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July 11, 2012
Michael Timberlake

Get tips on hiring a professional to conduct a home energy assessment, which can help you improve the efficiency of your home and save money on monthly energy bills.

The U.S. Department of Energy says every $1 invested in an energy improvement project can save up to $7 in energy costs over the lifetime of the improvement. Those dollars can add up to significant savings.

London Olympics: Most Energy-Efficient Games Yet

Date: Jul 09, 2012

The 2012 summer Olympics in London are shaping up to be the most sustainable and energy efficient in the games' recent history.

Olympic Stadium in London

London’s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games came with a hefty vow: to host the greenest Olympics in the tournament’s recent history. That vow is being kept through a variety of energy-efficient features at this year's summer games.

EE Noon

EE Noon: Staying Cool and Saving Money: HVAC Efficiency

July 11, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
1850 M Street NW , 20036 Washington, District Of Columbia

Multistack

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Ally
Organization Website: 
Multistack > Home
Contact: 

1065 Maple Avenue
P.O. Box 510
Sparta, WI 54656
608-366-2400

www.multistack.com

Multistack

Multistack™ manufactures modular and conventional chillers, modular geothermal heat pumps, modular air-to-water heat pumps, and modular Dedicated Heat Recovery Chillers (DHRC) in Sparta, Wisconsin.

Multistack focuses on low impact chiller solutions that include high energy efficiency, the use of less and safer refrigerants, and the use of fossil fuel alternatives. It is an environmentally-conscious manufacturer, providing the highest cooling and heating output per pound, in an industry traditionally unconcerned with embodied energy.

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