Let Americans choose clean energy
People want to power their homes with clean energy, but upfront costs are an obstacle. We’re defending tax credits for solar panels and energy-saving tech.
Energy efficiency
Let’s stop wasting so much of the energy we create, and figure out new ways to be efficient and to conserve. That will equal big savings for our climate, our health and even our wallets.
The Latest on Energy efficiency
The Public Interest Network’s 2024 highlights
Electricity demand from U.S. data centers could more than double by 2035. That’s like adding another California.
Updates
2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
Heat pumps are outselling gas furnaces by a record margin
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Featured Resources
How to save energy in your home this winter
Renewables On The Rise Dashboard
Buying LED bulbs: What to look for
Recording of Winter Weatherization webinar
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Groups to Senate: Don’t roll back energy efficiency
Advocates urge senators to oppose efforts that would undo the Department of Energy's furnace efficiency standards.
Biden administration finalizes lightbulb efficiency rules
Updated standards expected to save consumers $27 billion and prevent 70 million metric tons of global warming pollution over three decades
Advocates urge action on appliance efficiency
Biden Administration has no wiggle room left to deliver on its pledged energy savings
Our 2024 priorities in the states
During a contentious election year at the federal level, state and local governments have some of the best opportunities to make progress on issues that affect our environment, our health, and the quality of our lives.
Looking ahead: protecting the climate, nature and consumers in 2024
A glance at PIRG's, Environment America's plans to serve the public interest in the new year