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Budget Would Gut Efficiency Programs; Alliance Vows Fight
The Alliance to Save Energy vowed to fight budget cuts for federal energy efficiency programs proposed Thursday by the Trump administration, including the elimination of the successful ENERGY STAR program and sharp reductions at the Department of Energy (DOE).
House Leaders Reintroduce Efficiency Legislation
Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan released the following statement Thursday after Reps. David McKinley (R-W. Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) reintroduced their bipartisan bill to advance energy efficiency.
Over 3 Million In U.S. Now Work In Clean Energy
National business groups representing the range and breadth of clean energy companies in the United States cheered government statistics showing their industries support more than 3 million American jobs – equal to the employment of retail stores across the country, and twice as many jobs as involved in construction of buildings. This is based on 2016 data recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in its second annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
Alliance Calls On Congress To Pass “Portman-Shaheen” Efficiency Bill
The Alliance to Save Energy called on Congress to move quickly to pass the bipartisan “Portman-Shaheen” energy efficiency bill (S. 385) after Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the legislation in the 115th Congress on Wednesday.
Alliance To Save Energy Elects New Leaders To Board
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Board of Directors has elected three new members to help lead the organization’s mission of achieving a more energy efficient future. The newly elected directors are
Sen. Shaheen, Energy Leaders To Headline Efficiency Event
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and New York Power Authority CEO Gil Quiniones will headline the Alliance to Save Energy’s Great Energy Efficiency Day in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Feb. 8
Statement On Gov. Rick Perry’s Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Kateri Callahan on Gov. Rick Perry’s confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of Energy before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Efficiency Groups Sound Alarm On Potential Regulatory Rollbacks
A coalition of businesses, trade associations, energy efficiency organizations, environmental organizations, and consumer groups sent a letter to congressional leaders Friday voicing concern about legislative efforts that threaten years of bipartisan, cost-saving rules and standards on energy efficiency.
Statement On Administration’s Quadrennial Energy Review
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from Director of Research Kevin Lucas regarding the Administration's second installment of the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER)
Homeowners, Workers Lose As Congress Fails To Renew Energy Efficiency Tax Breaks
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
Alliance Elects New Chairman, Board Member
The Alliance to Save Energy announced Tuesday that its board of directors has named Gil C. Quiniones, chief executive officer of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), as Alliance chairman and elected Andrew McAllister, a commissioner on the California Energy Commission, as a new board memb
Statement On Selection Of Gov. Perry As DOE Secretary
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Kateri Callahan regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to nominate former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Department of Energy
Statement On Energy Bill
Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan released the following statement Wednesday after House Speaker Paul Ryan's office said the House would not consider the pending energy bill this year: “It’s just very frustrating to see Congress again fail to act on energy efficiency policies that have so much bipartisan political, business and public support, and that would help so many people and businesses save money on their energy bills.
Alliance To Save Energy Statement On Election Results
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement Wednesday from President Kateri Callahan regarding the results of Tuesday’s elections. “First we want to congratulate President-elect Trump on winning a hard-fought election. We will work diligently to support the new Administration’s efforts to rebuild America's infrastructure and manufacturing sector, through the key role of energy efficiency.
Alliance To Save Energy President Available For Interviews On Climate Plans In Marrakesh
Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan is attending the global climate conference in Marrakesh this week and is available for on-site or telephone interviews about the leading role energy efficiency must play in helping nations meet their commitments under the Paris accord.
Statement On Paris Climate Accord
Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan released the following statement Thursday in advance of the enactment of the Paris climate accord Friday
Utility And Efficiency Businesses Take Key Step On New Utility Rate Designs
The Alliance to Save Energy announced Wednesday it has successfully completed the first round of negotiations with a group of utility and energy efficiency interests to develop new recommendations that could shape how millions of Americans use and pay for energy in their homes. The group’s members agreed unanimously on a set of core principles guiding their work toward developing new utility rate designs that encourage the efficient and productive use of energy
Alliance To Save Energy Elects New Leaders To Board
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Board of Directors on Wednesday elected three new members to help lead the organization’s mission of achieving a more energy efficient future. The newly elected directors, who represent top business and utility entities, include
Alliance To Save Energy Names VP To Lead Communications
The Alliance to Save Energy is pleased to announce it has hired Ben Evans to its leadership team as Vice President of communications. Evans has nearly 20 years of experience in politics, including as a reporter. He comes to the Alliance from the U.S. biodiesel trade association, where he was director of public affairs. Previously he was a political reporter in the Washington bureau of The Associated Press and lead energy reporter at Congressional Quarterly
As Energy Bill Heats Up, Government And Private Industry Leaders Tout Importance Of Energy...
“Great Energy Efficiency Day and the Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency awards dinner both showcase the value of leading with energy efficiency in all aspects of the transformation to a modern energy economy. Today is an important day, signaling great opportunities ahead for U.S. leadership on energy policy in the years and decades to come.” - Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to Save Energy
