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Addressing transportation efficiency both reduces emissions and lessens U.S. dependence on foreign sources of oil.

Two-Fold Strategy Increases Efficiency

The transportation sector is responsible for about 27 percent of U.S. energy consumption and nearly one-third of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, more than any other end-use sector. Its share of consumption and emissions has grown steadily in recent decades. The transportation industry doesn't only affect the environment. Most petroleum – the main U.S. transportation fuel – is imported, often from volatile regions of the world. Reducing transportation energy use would mitigate climate change and improve local air quality while enhancing our national security and lowering pressure on oil prices.

To reduce energy consumption from the transportation sector, we must address both vehicle fuel efficiency (the energy consumed per mile driven) and fuel conservation (reducing the number of miles driven). Models by the U.S. Department of Energy and environmental think tanks suggest that without policies to address both issues, transportation emissions will continue to rise, making it more difficult for the U.S. to achieve meaningful reductions in carbon emissions.

As Drivers Face Record Gas Prices Prior to Memorial Day, Summer Travel, Alliance to Save Energy Offers Fuel-Efficiency Tips

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 23, 2007

Alliance to Save Energy offers fuel-efficiency tips, a challenge to learn how energy use and energy waste affects communities, and information on federal income tax credits in both Spanish and English.

Washington D.C, May 23, 2007 – With gas prices already hitting a national record of $3.22 a gallon prior to Memorial Day and the summer driving season, the Alliance to Save Energy offers fuel-efficiency tips to help drivers curb costs – and the emissions that contribute to climate change.

Sen. Commerce Committee Moves Beyond Decades-Long Stalemate on Fuel Economy Approval of '10 in 10' Bill

Date: 
May 10, 2007

The Alliance to Save Energy today praised action by the Senate Commerce Committee this week to report the “10 in 10” fuel economy bill as the first step in breaking a 20+ year stalemate on improving fleet-wide vehicle mileage and a hopeful sign for Americans burdened by the soaring costs of gasoline.  The bill would increase the mileage of all passenger cars and light trucks by 10 miles per gallon – from 25 to 35 mpg – by model year 2020.

Sen. Commerce Committee Approval of ‘10 in 10’ Bill Beginning of End of Decades-Long Stalemate on Fuel Economy

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Maryland Makes Efficiency, Climate a Priority

Date: May 09, 2007

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is not wasting time in his efforts to tackle energy issues and climate change. The governor recently signed two bills, a regional initiative and an Executive Order, in an effort to encourage greater energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the state.

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is not wasting time in his efforts to tackle energy issues and climate change. The governor recently signed two bills, a regional initiative and an Executive Order, in an effort to encourage greater energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the state.

As Drivers Face Record Gas Prices Prior to Memorial Day, Summer Travel, Alliance to Save Energy Offers Fuel-Efficiency Tips

Date: 
May 7, 2007

With gas prices above $3 a gallon nationwide well in advance of the summer driving season the Alliance to Save Energy urges drivers to cut their own energy costs while helping to curb climate change by driving more fuel-efficiently.

Drivers Can Help Fight Climate Change, Save at the Gas Pump With Fuel-Efficiency Tips from Alliance to Save Energy

Washington D.C, May 2007 – With gas prices now above $3 a gallon nationwide well in advance of the summer driving season the Alliance to Save Energy urges drivers to cut their own energy costs while helping to curb climate change by driving more fuel-efficiently.

Bipartisan Energy Bill Would Increase Energy Efficiency of Appliances, Buildings, Vehicles; Permanently Authorize ‘ESPCs’

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 3, 2007

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's bipartisan energy bill would make important strides towards increasing the nation's energy efficiency, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Washington, D.C., May 3, 2007 – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s bipartisan energy bill would make important strides towards increasing the nation’s energy efficiency, the Alliance to Save Energy said today. The bill, passed by a large bipartisan majority, is headed for a vote by the full Senate within the next few weeks. While building on the foundation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, this bill also includes a number of key provisions that would fill gaps in the earlier legislation, the Alliance said.

Bipartisan Energy-Efficiency Bill Would Move U.S. Toward More Energy-Secure Future, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
April 16, 2007

Enactment of a new bipartisan bill devoted to making the nation more energy-efficient would greatly contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable, more energy-secure future, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Bipartisan Energy-Efficiency Bill Would Move U.S. Toward More Energy-Secure Future, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Washington, D.C., April 17, 2007 – Enactment of a new bipartisan bill devoted to making the nation more energy-efficient would greatly contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable, more energy-secure future, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Builders, Commercial Tenants, Appliance Makers Can Lower Energy Bills and Federall Taxes with Energy-Efficiency Tax Breaks

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
April 16, 2007

The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) urges home builders, commercial builders, and commercial building owners to lower their energy costs and their federal tax liability by constructing highly-efficient properties.

Lowering Energy Bills and Fed’l Taxes with Energy-Efficiency
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As ‘Tax Day’ Approaches, U.S. DOE, Alliance to Save Energy Advise Consumers about 2007 Federal Income Tax Credits

Date: 
April 2, 2007

As U.S. taxpayers scramble to file their 2006 tax returns, they can ensure “happy returns” next year in the form of federal income tax credits of up to $500 by making certain energy-efficiency home improvements by December 31, 2007.  Valuable federal tax credits also are available through December 2010 for purchases of hybrid-electric vehicles.

As ‘Tax Day’ Approaches, U.S. DOE, Alliance to Save Energy Advise Consumers about 2007 Federal Income Tax Credits For Energy-Efficiency Home Improvements, Hybrid Vehicles

Alliance to Save Energy Provides Consumer, Media Resources For Earth Day, Tax Day and Beyond; Challenges Americans to Take '6° Challenge'

Date: 
March 30, 2007

s thoughts turn to April tax filing deadlines, Earth Day April 22, and spring home improvements, the Alliance to Save Energy offers extensive print and Web resources to help consumers reduce their energy bills, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions – and get a federal tax credit, too.

Washington, DC, March 29, 2007–As thoughts turn to April tax filing deadlines, Earth Day April 22, and spring home improvements – while consumers also cope with high home and vehicle energy prices – the Alliance to Save Energy offers extensive print and Web resources to help consumers reduce their energy bills, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, AND get a federal tax credit, too.

As Gasoline Prices Rise, Alliance to Save Energy Urges Drivers To Be More Fuel Efficient, Take '6° Challenge' As Gasoline Prices Rise

Date: 
March 26, 2007

As gasoline prices rise leading into the heavier summer driving timeframe, tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, and environmental concerns are on the front burner, the Alliance to Save Energy urges drivers to operate more fuel efficiently to cut energy bil

Washington D.C, March 26, 2007 – As gasoline prices rise leading into the heavier summer driving timeframe, tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, and environmental concerns are on the front burner, the Alliance to Save Energy urges drivers to operate more fuel efficiently to cut energy bills, energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as to improve our economic and energy security.

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