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Nationwide, heating and cooling energy attributable to windows account for about ten percent of energy consumption in buildings; when daylighting potential is considered, it can be even more. Efficient windows can lower heating and cooling energy while maintaining daylight and view.

Lower Heating and Cooling Costs

Windows are a major driver of building energy use. As they typically transfer heat much more easily than do insulated walls, window energy performance is of particular concern to heating and cooling energy use. Additional factors like solar heat, daylight and ventilation are important to consider for building energy performance.

Many window technologies can increase the insulating properties of windows. While most people realize that double-pane and triple-pane windows are more efficient than single-pane windows, other components can significantly improve window efficiency as well.

2009 Dinner

2009 Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner

September 17, 2009 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW , Washington, District Of Columbia

Energy Legislation

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July 16, 2009

The Alliance Policy Team works on the design, passage, and implementation of federal and state energy efficiency legislation. At the federal level, energy efficiency policies are sometimes passed individually, but often incorporated into larger omnibus energy bills incorporating separate energy policies in one document. This page highlights federal energy legislation in the past five years.

The Alliance Policy Team works on the design, passage, and implementation of federal and state energy efficiency legislation. At the federal level, energy efficiency policies are sometimes passed individually, but often incorporated into larger omnibus energy bills incorporating separate energy policies in one document. This page highlights federal energy legislation currently under consideration, as well as major bills passed in the past five years.

FY 2010 Federal Energy Efficiency Programs Funding

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July 15, 2009

An analysis of the administration's budget proposal. It reviews specific requests and compares them to the FY2010 requests and FY2010 appropriations, as well as funds appropriated in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Below is a policy analysis of the administration's budget proposal. It reviews specific requests and compares them to the FY2010 requests and FY2010 appropriations, as well as funds appropriated in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Homeowners Can Cut Federal Income Taxes up to $1,500 and Reduce Home Energy Bills with Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
June 18, 2009

Homeowners can enjoy the “triple crown” of energy efficiency – lower home energy bills, lower federal income taxes, and increased home comfort – by making energy efficiency home improvements that qualify for up to $1,500 in federal income tax credits.

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Washington, D.C., June 2009 – The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) urges U.S. homeowners to enjoy the “triple crown” of energy efficiency – lower home energy bills, lower federal income taxes, and increased home comfort – by making energy efficiency home improvements that qualify for up to $1,500 in federal income tax credits.

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New Project and Website Shed Light on Federal Tax Incentives

Date: Jun 03, 2009

Founded by the Alliance, the American Council  for an Energy Efficient Economy and supporting organizations, the Tax  Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) recently launched a new website  providing timely tax credit information.

Founded by the Alliance, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy and supporting organizations, the Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) recently launched a new website providing timely tax credit information.

Consumers, businesses and builders alike may ask, "Do I qualify for an energy efficiency tax credit?"

EE Global 2009

EE Global 2009

April 27, 2009 - 8:00am - April 29, 2009 - 5:00pm
Paris

Recovery Act - Summary of Energy Efficiency Provisions

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March 23, 2009

Signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is the single greatest federal investment in the American economy in United States’ history. The Recovery Act provided more than $25 billion dollars for “core” energy efficiency and billions more which can be directly or indirectly applied to energy efficiency projects. This page summarizes the efficiency provisions in the Recovery Act.

Signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is the single greatest federal investment in the American economy in United States’ history. The Recovery Act includes more than $25 billion dollars for “core” energy efficiency and billions more which can be directly or indirectly applied to energy efficiency projects.

2009 Great Energy Efficiency Day

2009 Great Energy Efficiency Day

March 3, 2009 - 9:30am - 4:00pm
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Saving Energy 101: Insulation

Date: Jan 30, 2009

Sr. Associate for Research and Policy Steve Capanna discusses the benefits of a well-insulated home.

The farther north you go, the more winter is synonymous with cold weather and high heating bills. Homeowners looking to lower their energy bills without sacrificing their comfort might want to consider two significant though oft-overlooked energy saving measures: insulating and air sealing. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program, homeowners who ensure their home is properly air sealed and insulated can save up to 20 percent on their heating and cooling bills.

House Votes Massive Federal Investment in Energy Efficiency to Aid Nation’s Economic Recovery

Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
January 28, 2009

The Alliance to Save Energy today commended the House of Representative for voting to invest billions of federal dollars in increased energy efficiency to help revive the nations’ flagging economy.

Washington, D.C., January 28, 2009 – The Alliance to Save Energy today commended the House of Representative for voting to invest billions of federal dollars in increased energy efficiency to help revive the nations’ flagging economy.

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