Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives Energy efficiency Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards. May 1, 2024
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USPIRG joins Consumer Reports and AELP to file objection to unfair interchange fee court settlement Consumer alerts USPIRG joins Consumer Reports and AELP to file objection to unfair interchange fee court settlement Media Statements ● May 5, 2024
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Maine passes facility fee disclosure bill High Value Health Care Maine passes facility fee disclosure bill May 6, 2024
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STATEMENT: Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives Energy efficiency STATEMENT: Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives Updated energy efficiency standards for water heaters are expected to save Americans $124 billion on energy bills Media Statements ● April 30, 2024
Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards Energy Conservation & Efficiency Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards Environmental and consumer advocates celebrate efficient water heater rule because it will cut pollution, save money and save lives April 30, 2024
Students for Sustainable Fashion Beyond plastic Students for Sustainable Fashion Across the country, students are advocating for sustainable fashion and pushing the industry to do better. Read more about what motivates them. April 30, 2024
RELEASE: New FDA policy will protect patients from inaccurate lab tests Health care RELEASE: New FDA policy will protect patients from inaccurate lab tests Agency issues rules, supported by U.S. PIRG, for greater oversight of diagnostic testing for patients. Media Releases ● April 29, 2024
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