Groups send letter highlighting the need for an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard for utilities to create jobs, cut energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
WASHINGTON—In a letter sent to Sen. Harry Reid today, 57 business leaders, trade associations and environmental organizations call on the Senate to pass a strong Energy Efficiency Resource StandardRead the full article
National Coalition Applauds Passage of Landmark Energy and Climate Legislation
Energy Efficiency Improvements in Senate Will Save Consumers Money, Create Jobs
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Following passage of the historic American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2998) in the House of Representatives, the Campaign for an Energy-Efficient America called on the Senate to strengthen theRead the full article
National Coalition Calls for Energy Efficiency Improvements in House and Senate
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – As lawmakers leave Washington to begin their Memorial Day recess, the Campaign for an Energy-Efficient America is calling upon House and Senate members to strengthen energy efficiency proposals currently before both bodies.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted late lastRead the full article
On May 21, 2009, consumer, energy and environmental experts discussed the findings of a new Consumer Federation of America report demonstrating that enhanced standards for energy efficiency and renewable energy at the federal level will lead to consumer savings of more than $200 billion per year by 2030. Click here for a recording of theRead the full article
Consumer Group Concludes Americans Will Pay More Without Robust Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Standards in Climate Change Policy
Energy efficiency and renewable energy standards must play a key role in national energy policy, a report released by the Consumer Federation of America today concluded, especially if Congress enacts climate change legislation as currently contained inRead the full article
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 14, 2009 – According to a statement released by the Energy and Commerce Committee, House Democrats negotiating a major energy and climate bill have reached an agreement to include a plan requiring utilities to reduce electricity demand 5 to 8 percent by 2020 through energy efficiency measures. The Campaign for an Energy-EfficientRead the full article
Contact: Melissa Smith, 202-261-9890, msmith@mrss.com
(Washington, D.C.) – The inclusion of an energy efficiency resource standard in the draft climate bill released by Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) will lay the groundwork for maximizing the nation’s energy efficiency – the fastest, cheapest, cleanest way to meet America’s energy needs.
The Waxman-Markey discussionRead the full article
Business and Environmental Groups Launch Campaign for Federal Policy to Spur Greater Energy Efficiency Investment
Contact: Melissa Smith 202-261-9890 or msmith@mrss.com
(Washington, D.C.) March 18, 2009 — Energy efficiency initiatives that reward consumers and businesses for reducing electricity and gas usage could result in utility bill savings of $168.6 billion, according to a report released today byRead the full article
