Energy & Advocacy News

Report Ranks U.S. Cities’ Efforts to Save Energy
Source: aceee.org
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released the 2013 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, a report that ranks 34 of the most populous U.S. cities on policies to advance energy efficiency. The report includes recommendations and strategies for all cities to lower energy use. ACEEE also launched a new interactive infographic accompanying the report that highlights each city’s best practices and scores.

What Is the HERS Index? 
Source: resnet.us
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the INDUSTRY STANDARD by which a home's energy efficiency is measured. It’s also the NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED system for inspecting and calculating a home's energy performance.
 
Alliance to Save Energy Efficiency News
Source: ase.org/efficiency-news
 
-Manchin-Warner-Tester Race to the Top Amendment A Win for U.S. Economy 
-Utilities Can Benefit from Building Codes, Says ACEEE 
-Energy 2030 on the Road: Seattle Report 
-FY 2014 Federal Energy Efficiency Programs Funding 
-Summary of S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
-DOE Publishes Methods for Estimating Energy Efficiency Savings