Why electric water heaters could be the hot new home improvement
Newly proposed federal standard would save Americans money, energy
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
Can refrigerators be more efficient?
Efficient washing machines
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department unveils long-awaited water heater efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Advocates support sunset of ENERGY STAR label for furnaces and air conditioners
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Biden Administration aims to improve energy efficiency
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
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Common questions and answers about heat pumps
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How federal tax credits can help you get an electric vehicle
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Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
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
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.
‘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.
Saying farewell to fluorescents
Fluorescent light bulbs are a common sight in offices, garages, and basements—but they contain toxic mercury and are incredibly inefficient compared to newer alternatives. It's time to phase them out.
