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.
Global warming solutions
A livable climate and a healthy future are possible if we work together to eliminate the pollution and practices warming our planet.
To avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, from more powerful hurricanes to increased flooding and worsening wildfires, we need to work together to eliminate the pollution and practices warming our planet. That means taking collective action to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, transitioning to an electric vehicle future, and powering our lives with clean, renewable energy. And we can all do more to use less energy, and use it more efficiently. Fortunately, global warming solutions are all around us — we just need to use them.
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STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environmental leaders urge White House to finalize pending efficiency standards
Maryland national leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Did you know?
In the five minutes it takes to fill your gas tank, the U.S. government will give away over $190,000 in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry
What We're Doing
Our tax dollars shouldn't be propping up an industry that's contributing to the climate crisis. We're calling on Congress to end these subsidies.
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Launching our campaign for safer, cleaner, and more affordable energy
We're calling on utility regulators to protect consumers by engaging in strategic planning for the future of our gas system.
New Whitepaper: Politics of Power
Today, Maryland PIRG Foundation released a new white paper which takes a look at the scale of direct lobbying by regulated utilities, as well as other activities that can be reasonably categorized as intended to shift public opinion and influence decision-makers.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Stove efficiency standards finalized
Bulk of energy savings come from reducing energy waste from electric models in standby mode
Do I really need to mow my lawn?
Do yourself and the planet a favor by rethinking your relationship with your yard.
Leaf blowers aren’t just noisy — they’re also huge climate polluters
Gas-powered lawn equipment like leaf blowers and lawn mowers pollute a lot more than you might think. They pump out millions of tons of carbon dioxide each year, the primary driver of climate change.