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History shows that we’re not always good at doing transitions the right way: underserved communities are typically the last to receive the benefits of new technologies. There are already signs that the EV revolution is unfolding the same way.
Here at the Alliance, we’re preparing for one of our favorite events of the year coming up on Oct. 6 … Energy Efficiency Day! This annual event celebrates ...
WASHINGTON – The Alliance to Save Energy applauds the work of the House Ways and Means Committee on advancing tax incentives during this week’s markup that will drive improvements in energy efficiency across the U.S. economy.
2021 began with many predictions of this finally being the year of infrastructure action, and more than halfway through (!), it looks like those bets will pay off. The Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure package, and a number of bills that would initiate historic progress on energy...
“Infrastructure Week” may have turned into infrastructure year, but as August recess approaches, Congress is closer than ever to passing historic legislation that would transform America’s energy system.
There is bipartisan agreement that modernizing our infrastructure is not just a long-overdue investment, but a great tool to stimulate the economy in the wake of COVID-19. That said, infrastructure investments are costly, which presents a problem for state and local governments,...
The City of White Plains has made so much progress on its sustainability agenda specifically because the city looked for holistic solutions where benefits extend beyond any individual building’s footprint. This agenda is designed to benefit the wider community, garnering strong support....
This week, the Biden administration released details about its much-anticipated infrastructure package. The American Jobs Plan aims to address the critical needs of our nation...
It’s been a little over a year since many of us began spending significantly more time at home due to COVID-19, although at times it feels like a decade has passed. From teleworking to “Zoom-schooling” to virtual gatherings with friends, our habits have changed significantly, and unsurprisingly...
There’s something about Paris. Withdrawing the United States from the landmark international climate accord was one of President Donald Trump’s first actions when he assumed office in 2017. And President-elect Joe Biden has ...
For many homeowners, the reason for investing in energy efficiency is simple: It will reduce their energy bills and put more money in their pockets for years. But a climate plan recently released by Senate Democrats highlights a stubborn challenge around energy efficiency in rental properties,...
Cooler weather brings a whole new set of challenges for those concerned about keeping down their energy expenses. This is true now more than ever: COVID-19 has caused many households’ energy bills to rise as people spend more time at home. When inclement weather makes outdoor activities even...
Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the Alliance has called on Congress to pass a stimulus package with strong energy efficiency provisions to counter staggering job losses in the sector while also building back better. We have prioritized strengthening efficiency tax incentives, modernizing...
Even though the Great Recession was considered a once-in-a-century crisis, we’ve found ourselves in an even more catastrophic economic calamity just a little more than a decade later. Back in 2008, the United States and the European Union respectively passed the American Recovery and...
It’s not just you – it’s hot. In the past few weeks, heat indexes hit 120˚F in New Orleans, 111˚F in Houston, and 105˚F in Washington, D.C. Nearly 90% of the contiguous U.S. was anticipated to hit high temperatures of 90°F or higher last week, and it’s not even August yet. These heat waves would...
Riding on the coattails of a flurry of legislative activity occurring before August recess, House Democrats released their highly anticipated Climate Crisis Action Plan yesterday, billed as the most ambitious climate plan ever introduced. The 547-page, almost encyclopedic report confirms what we...
WASHINGTON – Nearly 800 contractors and manufacturers called on Congress Wednesday to address the massive job losses in the energy efficiency sector by strengthening a federal tax incentive encouraging consumers to make efficiency improvements to their homes.
For the past two months, Congress has been working overtime to pass bills that will keep businesses and individuals afloat during the pandemic.
Informed by the 50x50 Transportation Commission’s recommendations, the Alliance and its 50x50 Action Network, a diverse group of stakeholders advocating for policies that advance the 50x50 vision, have developed five key priorities for Congress to consider as it moves to phase four of the...
The efficiency industry was poised for another big year of growth in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and is now scaling back at an alarming pace because contractors often can’t get into homes and businesses to do the work of installing insulation or windows, sealing ducts, or...
I am writing this (and are you are probably reading it) from home after the Alliance initiated a work-from-home policy on March 12 to protect our employees, families, and Associates. In the meantime, the COVID-19 emergency response is in full swing around the world.
A key deadline looms on September 30th this year: Lawmakers must pass a bill to reauthorize funding for transportation infrastructure for another five years. So what extent should Congress help Americans be able to transition to electric cars? As the House Committee on Transportation and...
It’s clear from the inclusion of building efficiency in their climate plans that the candidates running in the Democratic presidential primary each seem to recognize the opportunities here. So without aiming to make a direct evaluation between the candidates’ plans or endorsing one, we pulled...
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