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.
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
Groups to Congress: oppose attacks on energy efficiency
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Groups urge Biden to ‘Finish the job’ on appliance efficiency
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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.
New resource: Guide to pollution-reducing programs from the Inflation Reduction Act
Building a Clean Energy Economy: A Guidebook to the Inflation Reduction Act’s Investments in Clean Energy and Climate Action details programs you can use to save energy, save money and reduce pollution.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Seattle Times ad praises progress on clean energy homes
WashPIRG Foundation joined other organizations on a Seattle Times ad thanking the Washington State Code Council for its leadership on clean energy homes.
How to weatherize your home
Steps you can take to save energy, lower cooling bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce pollution.