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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.

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Get That New Energy-Saving Appliance! But First - What Are You Doing With Your Old One?

Date: May 07, 2012

 Appliances seem to be getting smarter, sleeker and more energy-efficient with every trip to the store.

 

 

Appliances seem to be getting smarter, sleeker and more energy-efficient with every trip to the store. Now that refrigerators can connect to the Internet (LG’s  Smart Refrigerator) and thermostats can be controlled by your iPhone (Honeywell’s Prestige 2.0 Comfort System), there’s even more incentive to upgrade.

NREL's Large Net-Zero Commercial Building

The Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Lab
May 3, 2012
Allyson Schmutter

Learn about the largest net-zero commercial building in the United States. 

Learn about the Research Support Facility (RSF) on the National Renewable Energy Lab's (NREL) Denver campus.

It is the largest net-zero commercial building in the United States.

What are other energy-efficient features in the RSF you didn't see in the video? Find out in this Alliance to Save Energy article about the buidling. 

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State Focus: Energy Advisers Help Spread Energy Efficiency Renovations in Colorado

Date: Apr 30, 2012

A lack of time or money can deter people from investing in energy efficiency upgrades. Yet in one Colorado region, energy advisers and financial incentives are helping overcome these traditional barriers. 

A lack of time or money can deter people from investing in energy efficiency upgrades. Yet in one Colorado region, energy advisers and financial incentives are helping overcome these traditional barriers. 

“An energy adviser is like a personal assistant helping you through every step of the way to improve the comfort of your home and improve the bottom line of your business,” said Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator Susie Strife. 

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US Embassies in Europe Save With Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Date: Apr 19, 2012

One year after getting energy efficiency upgrades, the U.S. embassy in Belgium is reaping impressive money and energy savings. Its success spurred energy-efficient renovations in other U.S. embassies, and the trend is now “sweeping” nearly a dozen U.S. embassies across Europe.

One year after getting a slew of energy efficiency upgrades, the U.S. embassy in Belgium has reaped impressive savings and has spurred energy-efficient renovations in nearly a dozen U.S. embassies across Europe.

Top 10 Home Energy Efficiency Tips for Earth Day

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
April 18, 2012

Celebrate Earth Day by saving energy and money with Alliance's Top 10 (simple yet effective) home energy efficiency tips!

As we approach Earth Day, it’s a good time to remember that energy efficiency can help “green” the planet while keeping more “green” in your wallet, says the Alliance to Save Energy.

Based on April data from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Alliance has calculated that the average U.S. household will spend about $2,100 on home energy this year.

Earth Day – A Good Time to Save at the Pump!

Earth Day – A Good Time to Save at the Pump!
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
April 16, 2012

As Earth Day approaches and gas prices inch toward a painful $4 a gallon, the Alliance to Save Energy suggests that drivers “put a premium” on fuel efficiency to save gas, money and the environment.

Alliance to Save Energy Offers Fuel-Economy Tips

As Earth Day approaches and gasoline prices inch toward a painful $4 a gallon, the Alliance to Save Energy suggests that drivers “put a premium” on fuel efficiency to save gas, money and the environment.

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Great Energy Efficiency Day 2012 - Part I

May 16, 2012 - 8:00am - 12:30pm
2 West/40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, 20002 Washington, District Of Columbia
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Alliance to Save Energy Celebrates 35 Years With 35 Consumer Video Tips

Date: Apr 11, 2012

Author(s): 
Allyson Schmutter
Author(s): 
Monique O'Grady

The Alliance is celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips to help people save energy and money every day.

35 years - 35 consumer video tips

Consumers are getting the gift of energy efficiency knowledge as the Alliance to Save Energy celebrates its 35th anniversary.  

The Alliance has created 35 consumer video tips to help people save energy and money every day.

EE Global 2012 in Orlando: EE is 'All of the Above'

EE Global 2012 Wrap Up Video:: EE is 'All of the Above'
April 3, 2012

EE Global 2012 took place at the Peabody Orlando, March 27-29. The conference welcomed energy efficiency leaders from around the world and was hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. Visit www.eeglobalforum.org for more information.

EE Global 2012 took place at the Peabody Orlando, March 27-29. The conference welcomed energy efficiency leaders from around the world and was hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. A major theme throughout the conference was using energy efficiency as an "all of the above" solution to improving our environment and economy.

Conserve for Earth Day: Lighting Dos & Don’ts

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April 2, 2012

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 – and all year long – with simple, energy-efficient lighting dos and don'ts.

With Earth Day around the corner, remember that lighting accounts for about 12% of the average household’s energy bill. That’s a lot of energy! One way to save energy is switching off unused lights (just like people did worldwide during Earth Hour on March 31, 2012).

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