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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.
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
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Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Advocates support sunset of ENERGY STAR label for furnaces and air conditioners
A coalition of experts and advocates in building efficiency, electrification, and health came out in support of a proposal to sunset ENERGY STAR labeling for furnaces and air conditioners.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Biden Administration aims to improve energy efficiency
On Tuesday, the Biden Administration outlined energy and climate plans including making water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances more energy efficient.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Thousands speak up for more efficient washing machines
More than 9000 people urged the Department of Energy to move forward with updated efficiency standards for washing machines.