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What DOE's New Building Code Cost Analysis Means for Homebuyers
An analysis of DOE’s 2024 IECC construction-cost estimates and the long-term savings that efficient homes can deliver.
Alliance statement on DOE’s proposed appliance standards process rule
ASE calls for a transparent, predictable process that supports innovation, affordability, reliability, and cost-effective outcomes.
Hill Day 2026: Building momentum for energy efficiency
Eighteen Alliance members held a bipartisan slate of 26 Capitol Hill meetings focused on affordability, reliability, and federal efficiency programs.
FERC’s large-load actions create a new opening for energy efficiency in data center growth
FERC’s regional orders create an opening to use efficiency and flexible demand to protect reliability, affordability, and customers as large loads grow.
Smarter building controls, lower bills
A practical look at modernizing federal housing with efficient controls and lower-cost operational improvements.
Stars of Energy Efficiency celebrated at Alliance gala
The Alliance recognized leaders delivering measurable progress in energy efficiency across the economy.
Getting more out of every kilowatt
Active efficiency, flexible demand, and smarter operations can extend usable grid capacity as electricity demand grows.
Tyra Metoyer joins ASE as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
The Alliance expands its partnership capacity with an executive spanning energy, higher education, technology, and nonprofit leadership.
ENERGY STAR at the Crossroads: What the MOA Means for the Future of the Program
What DOE and EPA’s new agreement means for ENERGY STAR oversight, program partnerships, and the transition ahead.
EPCA Matters: Appliance Standards Keep Energy Affordable
Why appliance standards matter for household affordability and how proposed changes to EPCA could affect consumers.
Lower Peaks, Lower Prices: A Smarter Grid Strategy
Efficiency and flexible demand can reduce peak-hour costs, ease grid stress, and defer expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Paula Glover Participates in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee Roundtable on Skyrocketing Energy Costs
Paula Glover joins a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee roundtable examining rising utility costs and energy affordability.
Why Energy Efficiency Must Lead the Load Growth Conversation
The Alliance explains why efficiency and demand-side solutions must be central to meeting fast-growing electricity demand.
Why We Need Energy Efficiency More Than Ever
Paula Glover reflects on energy affordability and why efficiency is essential for families facing high utility bills.
Why Energy Efficiency Matters Year-Round
A year-round approach to efficiency can lower energy costs, strengthen the grid, and support economic growth.
Making Every Dollar Count: Federal Building Upgrades That Pay for Themselves
Performance-based contracts can help federal agencies modernize buildings and finance upgrades through verified energy savings.
Alliance to Save Energy’s Empowered Schools Program Earns Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance’s 2005 Luminary Award
SEEA recognizes EmPowered Schools for energy education, school savings, and pathways to green careers with its 2025 Luminary Award.
Alongside UN Climate Summit, 180 U.S. Businesses and Organizations Pledge Their Support for Energy Efficiency
At COP 30, 180 U.S. businesses and organizations affirm support for doubling the global rate of energy efficiency improvements.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Energy Efficiency Implications of Bipartisan Action to Reopen Government
A look at restored federal efficiency funding, remaining program disruptions, and the risks after the government shutdown ends.
Boosting Rural Energy Access with Smarter Efficiency
Smarter controls, load flexibility, and targeted demand response can lower costs and improve reliability for rural communities.
Unlocking the First Fuel: Energy Efficiency as the Cornerstone of U.S. Climate Action
Lessons from Climate Week on energy efficiency, growing demand, affordability, and the global goal to double efficiency improvements.
Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day With Simple Energy-Saving Actions
Practical actions for Energy Efficiency Day and everyday energy savings at home, at work, and in communities.
As Nations Update Climate Targets, More Than 150 U.S. Businesses and Organizations Pledge Their Support for Energy Efficiency
More than 150 U.S. businesses and organizations call for demand-side solutions and progress toward the global 2030 efficiency goal.
Virtual Power Plants: Smarter Energy Use, Stronger U.S. Grid
How coordinated distributed energy resources and flexible demand can provide dependable capacity and support a stronger grid.
Weatherization Works: The Case for Protecting America’s Largest Residential Efficiency Program
The case for protecting weatherization funding that lowers energy burdens and improves safety and comfort for low-income households.
From Smart Plugs to Cool Roofs: Everyday Tech That Slashes Energy Bills
Everyday technologies—from smart plugs to cool roofs—offer practical ways to reduce bills and improve home comfort.
As Congress Offers Bipartisan Legislation, Dozens of Firms Send Appropriators Letter Seeking Funding for Energy Efficiency Programs
ASE and 69 other organizations ask congressional appropriators to support Weatherization Assistance and State Energy Program funding.
What the New IRS Guidance Means for Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives
An explanation of IRS guidance on the phaseout of federal energy efficiency tax incentives for homes, buildings, and businesses.
Alliance set to work with policymakers, energy community to ease rising energy cost after budget reconciliation passage
The Alliance responds to passage of the budget reconciliation bill and outlines its work to address rising energy costs.
Alliance to Save Energy: Senate Bill will Raise Energy Bills for American Families, Hurt U.S. Businesses
ASE warns that the Senate-passed reconciliation measure would increase energy bills and weaken tools for managing energy demand.
Senate Finance Committee Budget Would Raise Energy Costs for Americans
The Alliance examines proposed termination of energy-saving tax credits in the Senate Finance Committee’s reconciliation plan.
Your Primer for What to Expect in the Budget Reconciliation Process
A guide to the budget reconciliation process and the opportunities to advocate for energy efficiency tax credits.
ASE Urges Senate to Preserve Energy Efficiency Tax Credits as Critical Infrastructure Strategy
ASE urges senators to preserve efficiency incentives that reduce costs, support economic growth, and strengthen infrastructure.
House Proposals Dismantling Energy Efficiency Incentives Would Threaten Economic Growth, Increase Costs for U.S. Families, Undermine Energy Dominance
The Alliance warns that eliminating efficiency incentives would raise household costs and undermine economic growth.
ASE Brief: Energy Efficiency Key to Reaching 50% Energy Bill Reduction Goal
A new ASE brief outlines how efficiency investments can lower consumer bills, strengthen grid resilience, and improve government spending.
Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and Decarbonization: More Than Just Buzzwords
A guide to the distinct roles of efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization in energy policy and sustainability.
Report: Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Demand
A new S&P Global study examines rapidly rising U.S. electricity demand and the need for efficient, reliable, deployable resources.
Alliance To Save Energy Supports Bipartisan Weatherization Bill To Lower Energy Costs Through Energy Efficiency Retrofit Investment
ASE supports bipartisan legislation to strengthen weatherization, lower household energy costs, and improve home health and safety.