Hill Day 2026: Building Momentum for Energy Efficiency
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“I always look forward to the Alliance to Save Energy’s Annual Hill Day. It is a unique opportunity to engage lawmakers on federal policies that impact the private sector’s ability to invest in energy upgrades and undertake infrastructure projects." - Bob Hinkle, President and CEO, Metrus Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy’s 2026 Hill Day brought together leaders from across the energy efficiency community for a focused day of engagement on Capitol Hill.
Eighteen Alliance members representing 14 businesses and organizations participated in a well-balanced bipartisan slate of 26 meetings (14 Democrats and 12 Republicans) with senior staff across the Capitol complex. The audience receiving the Alliance’s messages of affordability and energy security included professional committee staff members and senior energy staff of Chairs and Ranking Members of major committees and subcommittees in both Chambers.
These conversations come at a critical time as demand for electricity rises and policymakers grapple with affordability and reliability challenges. Energy efficiency remains one of the most practical, widely supported tools available. Hill Day provided an opportunity to ensure that this perspective is represented in ongoing legislative and funding discussions.
Throughout the day, participants engaged on several core priorities. These included the continued importance of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the need for stable and effective implementation of the ENERGY STAR® Program amid its transition to the Energy Department and the importance of sustained federal investment in energy efficiency programs in Fiscal Year 2027.
Hill Day also served as a platform to reinforce broader themes. Energy efficiency is not only a cost-saving measure for households and businesses; it is also a job creator, a key contributor to grid reliability, and a practical way to support growing electricity demand, including from data centers and electrification.
Equally important were the relationships strengthened during the day. By engaging directly with congressional offices, participants helped deepen connections that will support continued dialogue in the months ahead. For many offices, particularly newer staff, these conversations also helped build a stronger understanding of how efficiency programs function and why they matter.
Hill Day also demonstrated the value of alignment across industry, advocates, and stakeholders. A unified presence reinforces that energy efficiency is a broadly supported, bipartisan solution that delivers tangible benefits. That visibility helps ensure that efficiency remains part of the policy conversation throughout the policymaking process.
Looking ahead, the work continues.
The conversations initiated during Hill Day create a foundation for ongoing engagement, follow-up, and collaboration with policymakers. As legislative and appropriations processes move forward, maintaining that momentum will be essential.
The success of Hill Day 2026 reflects the collective effort of participants who brought expertise, perspective, and a shared commitment to advancing practical energy solutions. Their engagement helps ensure that energy efficiency remains central to building a more affordable, reliable, and resilient energy system.
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