National appliance energy efficiency savings goal within reach
A final push would allow the Biden administration to reach its pollution reduction goals
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
How to lower your summer electric bill while keeping cool
Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environmental leaders urge White House to finalize pending efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Groups urge Biden to ‘Finish the job’ on appliance efficiency
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
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Heat pumps: how federal tax credits can help you get one
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Can refrigerators be more efficient?
An explanation of appliance standards and how they prevent refrigerators from needlessly wasting energy.
Efficient washing machines
New efficiency standards will help prevent washing machines from needlessly wasting energy and water.
‘You have the power’ webinar details how to electrify homes with new tax credits
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution
You have the power: how to electrify your home with new tax credits
Hundreds turned out for a workshop to learn how to take advantage of new tax credits to get a heat pump, go solar, buy an electric vehicles, weatherize their home and more.
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,