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Energy efficiency standards and labels for appliances, equipment, and lighting products are a very cost-effective and powerful policy for conserving energy. By forcing a shift to more efficient technology, standards "raise the floor" for efficient use of energy. |
Are you looking to make your home more comfortable by maintaining a more uniform temperature throughout the year while saving money and energy at the same time? If so, proper home insulation is one large part of the answer. The other is air sealing, which actually can be a greater part. |
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Energy codes provide a basic way to build energy efficiency measures into our building stock. A building designed and constructed for efficiency will provide lower energy bills and more comfort for consumers. |
The Alliance to Save Energy is a leading energy-efficiency non profit organization that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diverse base that includes corporations, governments and consumers. Our strong presence in Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe and Asia is the basis for our global activities. |
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The federal government is the nation’s single largest energy consumer and energy waster. For over a decade, the Alliance has been a leader in advancing the efficient use of energy throughout the federal government. |
Did you know that if every United States household changed their five (5) highest-use light fixtures (or the light bulbs in them) to Energy Star certified lighting, Americans would collectively save more than $6 billion (or $60/household) every year in energy costs? (Source: www.energystar.gov) |
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Financing Energy Efficiency is a database of over 60 energy efficiency funds and programs operating throughout the world. It provides a variety of information about each fund, including interest rates, loan terms, minimum and maximum loan amounts, eligible sectors and technologies, contact information, and more. Although most programs documented are loan funds, the inventory also includes some loan guarantee and equity funds. |
Energy costs are an enormous expense for our nation's schools. The Alliance offers resources for ways to involve students and communities in promoting energy awareness and saving energy schools. |
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A home energy assessment is the first step toward improving the energy efficiency of your home. An energy assessment generally consists of analysis of your home to determine its energy usage and costs as well as to identify specific energy efficiency projects that would save energy and money. The following links provide resources that homeowners may find helpful when beginning a home energy assessment. |
As respected authorities on a broad range of energy-efficiency issues, Alliance staff are frequently invited to speak at conferences, conventions, meetings, workshops, and before congressional committees. We invite you to browse our organization's most recent presentations and see where we've been and what we've been talking about. |
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In the hotel sector, reducing energy costs while continuing to meet the diverse requirements of customers is challenging. Major energy expenditures in hotels include lighting for guest rooms and common areas, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and motors in equipment such as elevators. |
Windows account for approximately 5 percent of all building energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information on windows and energy performance, please visit the Efficient Windows Collaborative for a clear view of the possibilities! |
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Manufacturers across the U.S. are struggling with volatile energy costs. The Alliance to Save Energy documents the merits of energy efficiency and its practical impact on business performance. |
Esta página esta diseñada para juntar todos los recursos en español disponibles en varias secciones del sitio de internet de la Alianza para el Ahorro de Energía. Varios de estos documentos son traducciones de documentos de la Alianza en inglés o son recursos de otras agencias, como el Departamento de Energía de los EE.UU. (DOE) para la comunidad hispana. |
