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Heat Wave Brings High Cooling Costs. Here's One Way Congress Could Help.
07/26/19
Last weekend, temperatures soared from the Plains to the East Coast. While there are some quick steps you can take to keep cool, it’s important to consider long term efficiency options. Since many of these projects, like installing new windows and insulation, come at a greater upfront cost, tax...
The 116th Congress: Restoring and Reforming Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency
02/11/19
Ben Evans
Here we are in 2019 without any direct incentives for energy efficiency improvements in buildings and out-of-date incentives for electric vehicles. Congress should step up to address the problem.
Man installing air conditioning system.
How Does New Tax Law Change Expensing for Energy Efficiency Improvements?
01/30/18
Clean Energy Business Network
As of 2018, the costs of certain energy efficiency improvements can now be immediately deducted as business expenses rather than recovered more gradually through depreciation. Learn more about the changes in three questions with industry leaders.
This New Study Shows How an Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive Would Save U.S. Households a Billion Dollars Each Year
12/13/17
A new analysis from the U.S. Department of Energy strengthens the case for reinstating energy efficiency tax incentives.
There’s a hole in the tax code that’s costing you money
04/17/17
Kateri Callahan
This piece was first published by The Hill. An op-ed by Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.
Eye on Infrastructure Series: Examining the Role of Tax Policy and Finance
03/21/17
This is the first post from the Alliance’s “Eye on Infrastructure” blog series, which will highlight how policymakers can work to ensure energy security, economic competitiveness, and savings for American taxpayers by considering the role of energy efficiency in rebuilding America’s infrastructure.
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