Nov 17, 2021As the Infrastructure Framework Becomes Law, What’s Next for Efficiency?By Paula Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy All year, there’s been a sense that we’re reaching a turning point — that this is the year for action on making our energy system more efficient, clean, and equitable. …Infrastructure4 min readInfrastructure4 min read
Jun 21, 2021President Biden has outlined a bold plan for improved energy efficiency. Now it’s time for the administration and Congress to execute.By Paula Glover, Alliance to Save Energy President Perhaps more than any president in history, President Biden has made improving energy efficiency in American homes and buildings a top priority in his economic and environmental platform. According to the American Jobs Plan summary, “President Biden’s plan will create good jobs…Energy Efficiency4 min readEnergy Efficiency4 min read
Sep 8, 2017The Internet Of Things — Coming To A Workplace Near YouPhysical space and business dynamics of the workplace are changing. Employees demand flexibility and employers — looking to attract and retain the best workers — are deploying technological innovation to deliver improvements in the working environment. New expectations about working hours and space configuration challenge the norms of facilities maintenance…Internet Of Things3 min readInternet Of Things3 min read
Aug 29, 2017In DOE’s Grid Study, Many Reminders of the Success of Energy EfficiencyThe Department of Energy has released its long-awaited Staff Report to the Secretary on Electricity Markets and Reliability (informally, the “Grid Study”). Among its findings, the report describes several key impacts of energy efficiency on the electric grid. …Energy Efficiency4 min readEnergy Efficiency4 min read
Aug 10, 2017Why We Can’t Afford To Gut Funding For Energy EfficiencyCongress is considering slashing federal investments in energy efficiency. The House of Representatives passed a bill in late July that cuts several energy efficiency programs by roughly half, while the Senate has advanced a bill that would largely protect current funding levels. …Energy Efficiency4 min readEnergy Efficiency4 min read
Aug 2, 2017How Jobs Are At Stake If Congress Cuts Energy Efficiency InvestmentsCongress is considering slashing federal investments in energy efficiency. The House of Representatives passed a bill in late July that cuts several energy efficiency programs by roughly half, while the Senate has advanced a bill that would largely protect current funding levels. …Energy Efficiency3 min readEnergy Efficiency3 min read
Jul 25, 2017The Urgent Threats Facing Federal Energy Efficiency InvestmentThere was a sense of relief in March when the Trump administration’s budget proposal — which would gut federal energy efficiency budgets and wholly eliminate the ENERGY STAR program — got a decidedly hostile reception from both parties on Capitol Hill. “There’s just some of the stuff in here that…Federal Policy3 min readFederal Policy3 min read
Jul 14, 2017Three Ways Chicago Is Leading The Charge On Energy EfficiencyThroughout the year, the Alliance to Save Energy organizes field learning trips for a group of bipartisan Congressional staffers to visit cities leading the charge on energy efficiency around the country and engage with local leaders and representatives to discuss energy productivity opportunities. Visits have included San Francisco, Boston and…Chicago4 min readChicago4 min read
Jul 10, 2017Infographic: Energy Efficiency In The SummerTo help you save money (and energy!) during the hottest months of the year, the Alliance to Save Energy published a three-part blog-series, entitled “Saving Money in the Summer.” Click below to read each post: Part 1: Home cooling Part 2: Transportation Part 3: Appliances To wrap the series up, we’ve created an infographic with highlights from each blog post. Check it out and feel free to share it on your social media and digital outlets:Energy Efficiency1 min readEnergy Efficiency1 min read
Jul 6, 2017Saving Money In The Summer: AppliancesNote: To help you save money (and energy!) during the hottest months of the year, the Alliance to Save Energy is publishing a mini blog-series, “Saving Money in the Summer.” We’ll focus on key tips to improve energy efficiency at home and on-the-go. The third and final blog post will…Energy Efficiency2 min readEnergy Efficiency2 min read