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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.

'Secret' Laboratory Tests Super Heroes' Super Powers

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
July 15, 2005

The Alliance to Save Energy reveals that it has learned of top-secret experiments on Super Heroes to test their energy-saving Super Powers as the nation battles high energy prices, galloping demand, tight supplies, increased pollution, and energy security threats. The Alliance's discovery occurred as the nonprofit international energy-efficiency organization was producing its new Super Powers TV, radio, and web campaign, reports Alliance Director of Communications and Marketing Rozanne Weissman.

Washington D.C., July 2005 – As Super Heroes capture the attention of moviegoers (Batman and Fantastic Four), gamers, and comic book fans and their growing legions on the Web, a "secret" research laboratory is also captivated by such Super Hero heroics.

The Alliance to Save Energy reveals that it has learned of top-secret experiments on Super Heroes to test their energy-saving Super Powers as the nation battles high energy prices, galloping demand, tight supplies, increased pollution, and energy security threats.

Energy Hog Finds New Home at Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
July 6, 2005

A black-leather-jacket-wearing, half-human/half-hog creature has moved in to the Alliance to Save Energy’s Washington, DC, headquarters. The dastardly Energy Hog character is bent on wasting energy and is the “spokesvillian” for the Ad Council’s campaign to raise awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and using energy wisely.

Washington, D.C., July 6, 2005 – A black-leather-jacket-wearing, half-human/half-hog creature has moved in to the Alliance to Save Energy’s Washington, DC, headquarters. The dastardly Energy Hog character is bent on wasting energy and is the “spokesvillian” for the Ad Council’s campaign to raise awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and using energy wisely.

“I’m moving in, but don’t want no trouble,” the Energy Hog grunted and snorted “I just wanna stir things up a bit in my new digs.”

As Motorists Face High Gas Prices Going into July 4 Weekend, Alliance to Save Energy Provides Tips for Better Mileage

Date: 
June 29, 2005

As motorists planning to travel by car for the July 4 weekend face gasoline prices nearly 30 cents higher than a year ago, the Alliance to Save Energy offers vehicle maintenance and driving tips.

Washington, DC, June 29, 2005 – As motorists planning to travel by car for the July 4 weekend face gasoline prices nearly 30 cents higher than a year ago, the Alliance to Save Energy offers vehicle maintenance and driving tips that can help them achieve better mileage and ease the strain on their pocketbooks:

Can Super Heroes with Super Powers Come to the Rescue With Energy Solutions as Nation Battles High Energy Prices, Tight Supplies, Increased Pollution?

Date: 
June 27, 2005

Perhaps Super Heroes with Super Powers can save the day and come to the rescue with energy solutions as our nation battles high energy prices, galloping demand, tight supplies, increased pollution, and energy security threats.

Washington, D.C., July 2005 – Perhaps Super Heroes with Super Powers can save the day and come to the rescue with energy solutions as our nation battles high energy prices, galloping demand, tight supplies, increased pollution, and energy security threats.

Energy-Smart Measures Help Manufacturers Save Money,<br> Grow Bottom Line, Say Alliance to Save Energy, NAM

Date: 
June 15, 2005

Forward-thinking manufacturers are using energy efficiency to grow revenues and cut costs, according to a new report from the Alliance to Save Energy and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Washington, D.C., June 15, 2005 – Forward-thinking manufacturers are using energy efficiency to grow revenues and cut costs, according to a new report from the Alliance to Save Energy and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Perhaps most valuable are the report’s case studies describing the unique energy solutions and opportunities embraced by 17 corporations of all sizes and across many industries.

Alliance to Save Energy Offers Consumers Home Energy Tips, Web Resources to Reduce Summer Energy Bills, Head off Power Blackouts/Brownouts

Date: 
June 6, 2005

The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers energy-efficiency tips to easily and comfortably lighten the power load in their own homes—as well as on the nation’s power grid—and cut energy bills and pollution, too.

Washington, DC, June 2005 – Computers, printers, air conditioners, TVs, VCRs, DVD and CD players, home theaters, microwaves, appliances of every variety, and even electric toothbrushes.... We’re more “plugged in” than ever before.

As Summer Driving Season Begins, Alliance to Save Energy Helps Motorists Get Better Mileage, 'Fill 'Er Up' Less Often

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 25, 2005

Vehicle maintenance and driving tips from the Alliance to Save Energy, motorists can get better mileage and make fewer trips to the gas pump

Washington, DC, May 25, 2005 – It’s the start of the summer driving season – and gasoline prices, despite a recent downturn, are at a record level heading into any Memorial Day holiday weekend. But with vehicle maintenance and driving tips from the Alliance to Save Energy, motorists can get better mileage and make fewer trips to the gas pump:

Senate Must Back Up President’s Call for More Energy Efficiency – Quickest, Cheapest, Cleanest Way to Extend U.S. Energy Supplies – Says Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
April 27, 2005

The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the U.S. Senate to back up President Bush’s call for more energy efficiency.

Washington, D.C., April 27, 2005 – The Alliance to Save Energy today urged the U.S. Senate to back up President Bush’s call for more energy efficiency – the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to tackle high energy prices and limited supplies by reducing demand – with passage of a comprehensive energy bill that addresses the alarming growth in energy demand.

Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005

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April 15, 2005

On April 6, 2005, Senators Lamar Alexander (D-TN) and Tim Johnson (D-SD) introduced two bills to address natural gas prices: the Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005, S. 726, which was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; and, the Tax Incentives for the Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005, S. 727, which was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

On April 6, 2005, Senators Lamar Alexander (D-TN) and Tim Johnson (D-SD) introduced two bills:  the Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005, S. 726, which was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; and, the Tax Incentives for the Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005, S. 727, which was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.  The 300-page legislation attempts to address four issues impacting natural gas prices: energy efficiency, fuel diversity, natural gas supply, and, natural gas infrastructure.

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