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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.

Alliance to Save Energy Joins Launch of National Campaign Advocating Development of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

Date: 
January 24, 2006

The Alliance to Save Energy today joins the city of Austin and its public utility, Austin Energy, in launching the Plug-In Partners coalition encouraging automakers to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Washington, D.C., January 24, 2006 – The Alliance to Save Energy today joins the city of Austin and its public utility, Austin Energy, in launching the Plug-In Partners coalition encouraging automakers to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Topics: Transportation

IRS Begins Process for Determining Hybrid Tax Credit Amounts; More Details Expected in about a Month

Date: 
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.

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.

DOE/Alliance to Save Energy Help Consumers Lower Taxes, Energy Bills With Info on New Federal Tax Credits For Energy-Efficiency Home Improvements, Hybrid Vehicles

Date: 
November 15, 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.

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.

2005 Dinner

2005 Stars of Energy Efficiency Award Winners

October 20, 2005 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
401 F Street NW, Washington, District Of Columbia

Energy ‘Security’ Bill Won’t Help Record-High Prices

Date: 
October 7, 2005

With the nation struggling to recover from two devastating hurricanes, in the midst of record-high gas prices, and facing skyrocketing heating costs this winter, the House of Representatives has passed an energy bill that provides no relief.

Washington, D.C., October 7, 2005 – With the nation struggling to recover from two devastating hurricanes, in the midst of record-high gas prices, and facing skyrocketing heating costs this winter, the House of Representatives has passed an energy bill that provides no relief, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Department of Energy and the Alliance to Save Energy announced a year-long Powerful $avings public education and awareness campaign

Date: 
October 3, 2005

The U.S. Department of Energy and the Alliance to Save Energy announced a year-long Powerful $avings public education and awareness campaign designed to provide consumers with the information and tools necessary to make smart energy choices a part of their daily lives.

The U.S. Department of Energy and the Alliance to Save Energy announced a year-long Powerful $avings public education and awareness campaign designed to provide consumers with the information and tools necessary to make smart energy choices a part of their daily lives.

Campana Powerful Savings Se Enfoca en los Nuevos Créditos de Impuestos que Recibirán Compradores de Vehículos de Bajo Consumo de Combustible

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
September 21, 2005

La Alianza para el Ahorro de Energía y el Departamento de Energía (DOE) están informando a consumidores sobre créditos de impuestos federales para la compra de automóviles híbridos en el 2006 y 2007. A través de esta asociación para impulsar la Campaña Powerful Savings, consumidores pueden aprender mas sobre como obtener estos créditos de impuestos, como reducir las facturas de energía y ayudar a la nación reducir el uso de energía a través de medidas de eficiencia energética.

Washington, DC – Septiembre, 2005 – La Alianza para el Ahorro de Energía y el Departamento de Energía (DOE) están informando a consumidores sobre créditos de impuestos federales para la compra de automóviles híbridos en el 2006 y 2007.

Alliance to Save Energy Urges Americans To Drive More Fuel Efficiently in Wake of Hurricane Katrina, Soaring Energy Prices

Date: 
September 1, 2005

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s impact on energy production in one of the nation’s main energy hubs, and with gasoline and heating fuel prices soaring even higher, the Alliance to Save Energy urges Americans to drive and operate more fuel efficiently heading into the normally heavily-trafficked Labor Day holiday weekend and beyond.

Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2005 – In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s impact on energy production in one of the nation’s main energy hubs, and with gasoline and heating fuel prices soaring even higher, the Alliance to Save Energy urges Americans to drive and operate more fuel efficiently heading into the normally heavily-trafficked Labor Day holiday weekend and beyond.

DOE/Alliance to Save Energy Powerful $avings Campaign Focuses on New Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits for Purchasers of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Date: 
August 30, 2005

The Alliance to Save Energy and the Department of Energy (DOE) are spreading the word about federal tax credits for purchasers of hybrid-electric vehicles in 2006 and 2007.

Washington, D.C., August, 2005 – The Alliance to Save Energy and the Department of Energy (DOE) are spreading the word about federal tax credits for purchasers of hybrid-electric vehicles in 2006 and 2007. Through their partnership on the Powerful Savings campaign, consumers can learn more about these tax credits, as well as how to reduce their energy bills and help the nation reduce its overall energy use through energy efficiency. (en Espanol)

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New Light Truck Fuel Economy Standards Important First Step, But Much More Reform Needed, Urges Alliance to Save Energy

Date: 
August 24, 2005

The Bush Administration unveiled new fuel economy standards for light trucks.

Washington, D.C., August 24, 2005 - Yesterday the Bush Administration unveiled new fuel economy standards for light trucks. The proposal would both revise the structure of the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) program for light trucks and would impose modest increases in the fuel economy standards for light trucks beginning in model year 2008.

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