Saving Money and Energy

Washington, D.C., January 30, 2006 – Originally aimed at children with its over-the-top spokesvillian and “Energy Hog-busting” computer games, the Energy Hog campaign is now also reaching out to adults who want to save energy and money with new content at www.energyhog.org, as well as with new magazine, newspaper, and billboard ads featuring the notorious Energy Hog and geared toward grown-ups.

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2006 – The IRS has begun the process of helping consumers determine the amount of federal income tax credits for hybrid-electric cars and light trucks. Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the tax credits range from $250 to $3,400, depending on a vehicle’s weight and its fuel efficiency.

The guidelines direct automakers to “certify” to the IRS which vehicles qualify for a credit and how much, and it gives the agency 30 days to accept the certification.

Washington, DC, December 22, 2005 – Here’s a new wrinkle on the New Year’s Resolution idea: Do the right thing for the economy, the environment, and national security by being more energy efficient in 2006 – and lower both your energy bills AND your federal income tax burden!

Washington, D.C., diciembre de 2005 – El Departamento de Energía (DOE) y la Alianza para el Ahorro de Energía (denominada en inglés Alliance to Save Energy) han creado nuevas páginas Web en español para ayudar a los consumidores a reducir sus impuestos federales sobre el ingreso en 2006 y 2007 cuando aumenten la eficiencia energética de sus hogares.

Energy-Efficiency Tips from Alliance to Save Energy Ease Double Whammy of Record Energy Costs, Holiday Bills

Washington, DC, December 2005 – Consumers are already reeling from this year’s high – and sometimes record – home heating costs. So the last thing they need is the double whammy of high energy bills when the holiday bills arrive in January. Energy-efficiency tips from the Alliance to Save Energy can help winter home energy costs, and perhaps even provide some gift ideas!

‘Power is in Your Hands’ Campaign Empowers Consumers To Ease Record Winter Energy Bills with Energy Efficiency

Washington, DC, December 20, 2005 – Energy-efficiency policies recommended recently to federal and state policymakers by a group of industry and consumer organizations would help take the bite out of high winter heating bills and help secure future natural gas supplies, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Washington, D.C., November 21, 2005 – Launched today, www.energytaxincentives.org provides information on valuable new federal income tax incentives in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct).

Washington, D.C., November 2005 – New information from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Alliance to Save Energy will help consumers reduce their federal income taxes in 2006 and 2007 by making their homes more energy-efficient and purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles.

Energy Efficiency Offers Relief to Manufacturers Suffering From Run-Up in Natural Gas Prices, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Washington, D.C., November 7, 2005 – Today’s record-high prices for natural gas and other fuels are forcing U.S. manufacturers to pursue energy-efficient technologies and practices. Manufacturers are cutting their energy waste – and thereby energy costs – in an economical and cost-effective manner, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.