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?
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.
The Latest on Global warming solutions
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Texas student action for our climate
What You Can Do
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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.
I hope to see waste in the fashion industry continue to dwindle. Circularity is paramount for Everywhere and for ensuring a sustainable future on this planet.Irys Placida Kornbluth, COO of Everywhere Apparel, California
Irys Placida Kornbluth
Today, I can see that sustainable fashion holds immense power. It's a transformative force that holds the key to transitioning towards a regenerative world, where social, environmental, and climate justice are not just aspirations but reality.Claudia Castanheira, Socioenvironmental Communicator, Writer, and Independent Researcher for Fashion Revolution Brazil & Belgium
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Opinion: Catastrophic weather-related disasters are the new normal – it’s time for a proactive response
Marketwatch published PIRG President Faye Park's op-ed about the increasing costs of weather disasters.
RELEASE: New report details environmental, consumer costs of data center expansion
Growth in energy-intensive computing must come with focus on using renewable energy, maximizing energy efficiency, reducing impacts on grid
Statement: Gov. Newsom announces executive order designed to lower electric bills
Decree threatens critical clean energy programs, fails to properly hold utilities accountable for excessive spending
STATEMENT: Baltimore City leaf blower phase-out is win for lungs, ears
NEW ANALYSIS: California, New York, Illinois lead the conversion to cleaner electric school buses
Data shows leaders and laggards for total electric buses, combined investments in electric conversion
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Domenitz
Janet
Domenitz
Executive Director, MASSPIRG
Katz
Danny
Katz
Executive Director, CoPIRG
Engstrom
Jenn
Engstrom
State Director, CALPIRG
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Susan
Rakov
Managing Director, Frontier Group; Senior Vice President, The Public Interest Network