How to lower your summer electric bill while keeping cool
Seven tips for staying comfortable and keeping energy bills in check on hot summer days
Clean energy
A new clean energy future is possible, but only if we work together to make it happen.
We can generate the power we need without polluting our air or destroying our climate. It’s time to transition away from polluting fossil fuels and instead choose wind, solar, electric and other clean, safe sources of energy. Momentum is building, and the technology we need in order to transition away from fossil fuels is better and cheaper than ever. Together, we can overcome the industry interests blocking progress and get our leaders to make the investments necessary to achieve a clean energy future.
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Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environmental leaders urge White House to finalize pending efficiency standards
Illinoisans saved more than $260 million on their taxes thanks to home solar and energy efficiency projects
280 more school districts are getting clean buses
Featured Resources
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
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Did You Know?
On March 29, 2022, for a brief moment, more of America’s electricity came from wind power than from coal and nuclear plants combined.
What We're Doing
Wind isn't the only renewable power source that can make our electricity mix cleaner. Electric school buses have the potential to bring even greater benefits when equipped with technology that allows them to deliver power to buildings and back to the grid.
The Latest
Gas stoves and your health: What you need to know to keep your family safe, healthy
The kitchen appliance has been all over the news since CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka, Jr. discussed the cons of these appliances
Members of Congress urge consumer safety agency to move swiftly to protect Americans from gas stove pollution
Sen. Booker and Rep. Beyer led a letter calling on the CPSC to regulate gas stoves.
Consumer safety official sets his sights on gas stove pollution
At a webinar hosted by PIRG, CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka talked about the agencies work to address the risks of gas stove pollution.
Pollution Free Cooking for the Holidays
At this webinar we discussed the health impacts of cooking with gas and got an induction cooking demo from Chef Chris Galarza.
How to weatherize your home for summer
Steps you can take to lower cooling bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce pollution by saving energy,