New energy efficiency standards have big benefits for Colorado
New appliance efficiency standards will save Colorado consumers and businesses money and reduce pollution
Standards for household appliances and other products ensure that all new models available for sale meet a minimum efficiency threshold. Covered products range from refrigerators and water heaters to commercial air conditioners and electric motors.
The U.S. Department of Energy has set new or updated standards for about two dozen products during the Biden administration. What benefits will that bring Colorado?
Cost savings and pollution reduction in Colorado:
Figures are based on average impacts over the next two decades.
Learn more from the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.
Take action to support energy efficiency
Unfortunately, some polluters and their allies are proposing to undo energy efficiency standards for appliances that save energy, save money and save lives. Urge your U.S. senators to oppose these attacks.
Senator: Stand up for energy efficiency
Please oppose attacks on appliance efficiency standards.
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Kirsten Schatz
Clean Air Advocate, CoPIRG
Kirsten joined CoPIRG's staff in 2022 and is focused on fighting for clean air for Coloradans and transforming transportation systems. Previously, she oversaw The Public Interest Network's efforts to engage alumni/former employees and volunteers in the network's work, specializing in communications and organizing events in dozens of cities. Kirsten lives in the Denver area with her husband and two children, where she is an avid hiker, biker, church choir member and gardener.
Danny Katz
Executive Director, CoPIRG
Danny has been the director of CoPIRG for over a decade. Danny co-authored a groundbreaking report on the state’s transit, walking and biking needs and is a co-author of the annual “State of Recycling” report. He also helped write a 2016 Denver initiative to create a public matching campaign finance program and led the early effort to eliminate predatory payday loans in Colorado. Danny serves on the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Efficiency and Accountability Committee, CDOT's Transit and Rail Advisory Committee, RTD's Reimagine Advisory Committee, the Denver Moves Everyone Think Tank, and the I-70 Collaborative Effort. Danny lobbies federal, state and local elected officials on transportation electrification, multimodal transportation, zero waste, consumer protection and public health issues. He appears frequently in local media outlets and is active in a number of coalitions. He resides in Denver with his family, where he enjoys biking and skiing, the neighborhood food scene and raising chickens.
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