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Making smart choices helps consumers keep money in their pockets and save energy. Learn more about how you can save energy and money in the four areas you live your life — at home, at school, at work and on the go — at the Alliance’s consumer website, Living Efficiently.

Use Less, Save More

Energy efficiency saves money for individuals and communities alike. The Alliance offers a variety of no-cost and low-cost money and energy saving tips to fit individual pocketbooks, including suggestions for slashing your home electricity bill and preventing blackouts, lowering operating costs in your office and cutting gas costs.

Fuel Efficiency the ‘Way to Go’ This Summer Driving Season

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 22, 2012

Memorial Day kicks off the summer driving season. While gas prices have dropped, you can still do plenty to make the fuel in your tank last longer.

Today’s Prices Below Historic Highs, But Still a Hardship for Many

Washington, D.C., May 22, 2012 – Memorial Day kicks off the summer driving season. While gas prices have dropped, you can still do plenty to make the fuel in your tank last longer.

Energy Solutions for Sustainable Embassies Seminar and Reception

June 4, 2012 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
2121 Crystal Drive, 22202 Arlington, Virginia

New Clothes Washer and Dishwasher Standards to Save You Loads of Money

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Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 16, 2012

Efficiency standards released May 16, 2012 by the U.S. Department of Energy will slash the amount of energy and water it takes to do your dishes and your laundry – and potentially save you hundreds of dollars. That means lower utility bills for you and environmental benefits for us all – without sacrificing the cleaning performance you count on – according to a coalition of consumer, energy and environmental groups including the Alliance to Save Energy.

Most Efficient Appliances Also Best at Cleaning

Efficiency standards released May 16, 2012 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will slash the amount of energy and water it takes to do your dishes and your laundry – and potentially save you hundreds of dollars. That means lower utility bills for you and environmental benefits for us all – without sacrificing the cleaning performance you count on – according to a coalition of consumer, energy and environmental groups including the Alliance to Save Energy.

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Get That New Energy-Saving Appliance! But First - What Are You Doing With Your Old One?

Date: May 07, 2012

 Appliances seem to be getting smarter, sleeker and more energy-efficient with every trip to the store.

 

 

Appliances seem to be getting smarter, sleeker and more energy-efficient with every trip to the store. Now that refrigerators can connect to the Internet (LG’s  Smart Refrigerator) and thermostats can be controlled by your iPhone (Honeywell’s Prestige 2.0 Comfort System), there’s even more incentive to upgrade.

NREL's Large Net-Zero Commercial Building

The Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Lab
May 3, 2012
Allyson Schmutter

Learn about the largest net-zero commercial building in the United States. 

Learn about the Research Support Facility (RSF) on the National Renewable Energy Lab's (NREL) Denver campus.

It is the largest net-zero commercial building in the United States.

What are other energy-efficient features in the RSF you didn't see in the video? Find out in this Alliance to Save Energy article about the buidling. 

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State Focus: Energy Advisers Help Spread Energy Efficiency Renovations in Colorado

Date: Apr 30, 2012

Author(s): 
Francesca Wahl

A lack of time or money can deter people from investing in energy efficiency upgrades. Yet in one Colorado region, energy advisers and financial incentives are helping overcome these traditional barriers. 

A lack of time or money can deter people from investing in energy efficiency upgrades. Yet in one Colorado region, energy advisers and financial incentives are helping overcome these traditional barriers. 

“An energy adviser is like a personal assistant helping you through every step of the way to improve the comfort of your home and improve the bottom line of your business,” said Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator Susie Strife. 

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US Embassies in Europe Save With Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Date: Apr 19, 2012

Author(s): 
Ronnie Kweller
Author(s): 
Miriam Berg

One year after getting energy efficiency upgrades, the U.S. embassy in Belgium is reaping impressive money and energy savings. Its success spurred energy-efficient renovations in other U.S. embassies, and the trend is now “sweeping” nearly a dozen U.S. embassies across Europe.

One year after getting a slew of energy efficiency upgrades, the U.S. embassy in Belgium has reaped impressive savings and has spurred energy-efficient renovations in nearly a dozen U.S. embassies across Europe.

Earth Day – A Good Time to Save at the Pump!

Earth Day – A Good Time to Save at the Pump!
Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
April 16, 2012

As Earth Day approaches and gas prices inch toward a painful $4 a gallon, the Alliance to Save Energy suggests that drivers “put a premium” on fuel efficiency to save gas, money and the environment.

Alliance to Save Energy Offers Fuel-Economy Tips

As Earth Day approaches and gasoline prices inch toward a painful $4 a gallon, the Alliance to Save Energy suggests that drivers “put a premium” on fuel efficiency to save gas, money and the environment.

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Great Energy Efficiency Day 2012 - Part I

May 16, 2012 - 8:00am - 12:30pm
2 West/40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, 20002 Washington, District Of Columbia
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Alliance to Save Energy Celebrates 35 Years With 35 Consumer Video Tips

Date: Apr 11, 2012

Author(s): 
Allyson Schmutter
Author(s): 
Monique O'Grady

Consumers are getting the gift of energy efficiency knowledge as the Alliance to Save Energy celebrates its 35th anniversary. The Alliance is creating 35 consumer video tips to help people save energy and money every day.

35 years - 35 consumer video tips

Consumers are getting the gift of energy efficiency knowledge as the Alliance to Save Energy celebrates its 35th anniversary.  

The Alliance is creating 35 consumer video tips to help people save energy and money every day.

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