
Can refrigerators be more efficient?
An explanation of appliance standards and how they prevent refrigerators from needlessly wasting energy.
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.
An explanation of appliance standards and how they prevent refrigerators from needlessly wasting energy.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
If you are interested in learning more about incentives and rebates under EmPOWER or getting an efficiency audit or checkup for your home, check out the EmPOWER progam website for your utility company.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
We just released our new report "Energy Efficiency for Everyone: How to Supercharge EmPOWER Maryland."
A new analysis from Maryland PIRG Foundation finds that Maryland's energy efficiency programs, while successful, could spark more energy savings, deliver more for low-income customers, and more adequately support the state’s climate goals.
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution