What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
U.S. taxpayers have spent millions of dollars to create and run ENERGY STAR. What have we gotten in return?
Energy efficiency
The fastest and most affordable way to get our country’s energy use under control is to make our homes, businesses and communities more energy efficient.
Energy experts estimate that we can reduce our overall energy usage by 50 percent below current levels in the next 30 years, simply by using better technologies and eliminating waste across our economy. Reducing energy use creates big savings—for our planet, our climate and our health. More efficient energy use will clean up our air and help combat climate change. And as an added bonus, reducing energy consumption also results in lower energy bills.
The Latest on Energy efficiency
Advocates: EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program provides savings to consumers
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STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
Maryland ratepayers send holiday cards to PSC
In lead up to decisions from utility regulator, energy customers speak out.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environmental leaders urge White House to finalize pending efficiency standards
Leaders of some of the nation's top environmental organizations urge the Biden Administration to "get the job done" on energy efficiency
National appliance energy efficiency savings goal within reach
A final push would allow the Biden administration to reach its pollution reduction goals
Advocates: Commission should enforce common-sense reforms to EmPOWER program
A coalition of consumer, interfaith, health and climate advocates submitted public comments urging the Public Service Commission to strengthen the state’s energy efficiency program.