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The hard work and long hours that the sponsors and their staff have put into this effort is obvious. This is the best version yet.
"These lawmakers have really stepped up to the plate here to ensure we don’t let the electric vehicle market stall and fall behind foreign competitors. This bill would go a long way to grow the electric vehicle market and make them affordable for more American families."
The Alliance to Save Energy called on Congress Tuesday to address a “critical flaw” in the U.S. tax code by modernizing and reinstating energy efficiency tax incentives to give consumers and businesses the market signals needed for strong efficiency gains.
By improving buildings’ performance, the U.S. will save taxpayers $1.7 billion over the course of 23 contracts -- saving nearly 325 million gallons of water and avoiding generating the equivalent energy usage of 25,800 homes or 49,000 cars.
By encouraging efficiency projects in homes and buildings across the country, these incentives stimulate economic activity and job creation in a variety of sectors, particularly in the construction industry and in the manufacturing of high-efficiency equipment and components.
"We have a tax code without any significant incentives for energy efficiency, and this bill could have changed that. Instead it maintains the status quo, which is a huge missed opportunity."
Introduction
Alliance Honorary Chair Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Vice-Chair Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017, on February 15, 2017.
The Alliance to Save Energy called on lawmakers to restore common-sense energy efficiency tax breaks for American consumers and businesses that Congress – like a Grinch – is allowing to expire on Dec. 31.
On December 31, 2016, three energy efficiency tax incentives will expire because Congress neglected to extend them before the end of the 114th Congress. These three incentives were extended through this year as part of a $700 billion package passed by Congress and...
Today marks the first day of winter. While it can be a fun season of playing in the snow or staying cozy at home with some hot cocoa, winter also often means higher utility bills. Simply heating your home can easily become one of the biggest expenses, so make sure to stay warm and energy...
An Alliance to Save Energy analysis of the Energy Information Administration’s latest Annual Energy Outlook confirms that the decisions we make today on energy efficiency...
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced S. 3382, a bill to establish a United States Green Bank via Green Bonds, on September 22, 2016.
To encourage early development of certain categories of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) projects before the Clean Power Plan (CPP) takes effect, EPA has proposed a Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP).
Currently, there is legislation in both chambers of Congress proposing to finance the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, as well as climate change adaptation projects, through the issuance of U.S. savings bonds.
Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced H.R. 5802, a bill to establish a United States Green Bank via Green Bonds, on July 14th, 2016. The bill is co-sponsored by Alliance Honorary Board Member Rep.
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