The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

President Trump has threatened to undo toilet efficiency standards, claiming a need to flush as many as 10 times. Slate checked with the experts and found testing shows that today’s low-flow toilets work perfectly well.

Jeanne Shaheen has been a tireless champion for energy efficiency and she will be dearly missed in the Senate. She has advocated tenaciously to enact policies and fund key federal programs that reduce energy waste in houses, buildings, industry, and transportation. Senator Shaheen teamed across the aisle with Senator Rob Portman to pass a series of energy-saving measures, including helping states ensure new homes and buildings are more efficient and helping small industrial plants reduce waste. She and her dedicated staff advocated relentlessly across administrations for improved standards for appliances and equipment. Jeanee Shaheen’s legacy on energy is reducing costs for families and business while protecting the environment.

Many states are encouraging heat pump adoption to help achieve their climate targets and help residents reduce energy bills.  For residents of colder-climate states, this can be difficult. But a new report shows how these states can help make this technology more economical through better electric rate structures! “We know that heat pumps cut climate pollution and can reduce home energy costs, even in the coldest states… Utilities, regulators, and policymakers need to further reduce costs by encouraging heat pump–friendly electric rates and energy efficiency upgrades, especially for low- and moderate-income households,” said ACEEE's Matt Malinowski.  Learn more and join us for the report release webinar⤵️ 

Day 2 of the 2025 Hot Air & Water Forum kicked off with a timely discussion regarding changes in federal energy policy and the growth of regional energy efficiency programs. Panama Bartholomy from Building Decarbonization Coalition highlighted the growing market and financial resources for building decarbonization in California. Erin Cosgrove, Esq. described foundational pillars used by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) for successful building decarbonization: utility regulation, workforce development, codes/standards, and carbon reduction obligations. Lastly, Steven Nadel recognized similar progress in other states and the collective benefit of financing solutions. Stay tuned for updates on the last day of the Forum! #HotWaterForum25 #EnergyEfficiency #Electrification #Sustainability #Networking #PortlandEvents

Replacing industrial boilers with heat pumps can reduce dangerous air pollution. Our research featured here in Canary Media Inc. --

The 2025 ACEEE Hot Water Forum has kicked off today in Portland with record-breaking attendance! 🌊🔥 This morning, robust discussions covered groundbreaking water heating technologies and scaling efficiency programs. Industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers have already shown amazing energy and engagement. Tomorrow, we continue the momentum with our concurrent Hot Air Forum, bringing even more opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and drive impactful change in the energy efficiency sector. Stay tuned for highlights and updates! #HotWaterForum25 #EnergyEfficiency #Electrification #Sustainability #Networking #PortlandEvents

For nearly two decades, ACEEE has published the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, scoring and ranking states on policies and programs that save energy, lower costs, and produce environmental and economic benefits. Join us to learn how states stacked up in the 2025 edition, highlights of where states have made progress over the last two years, and where they still have room to improve. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e7q6yrCc

A quarter of low-income families in the United States spend more than 15% of their income on energy bills, compared to a median of just under 3%. Roxana Ayala, senior research analyst on ACEEE’s local policy team, writes in American City & County that state and local governments can enact policies to help reduce energy burdens among the most vulnerable residents. Low-income families are more likely to live in older and less energy-efficient homes, but policymakers can address the problem with programs offering free energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades to fix inadequate insulation and drafty air leaks and update outdated heating and cooling systems. Ten states have adopted “percentage of income payment plans” (PIPPs), which cap monthly utility payments for income-eligible households at an affordable percentage of income—often 6%. And some states, like #Virginia and #NewYork, pair PIPPs with measures to reduce energy consumption through weatherization or energy efficiency programs. Read more about how policymakers can provide both short-term relief and long-lasting energy affordability for struggling families. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g3PpSSuj

The Coalition for Green Capital and ICLEI are launching the Municipal Investment Fund (MIF) to help communities make public-private investments in clean air, clean water, and clean and affordable power. The fund is a transformative opportunity for ten communities to receive up to $2 million in grants. Learn more and apply by March 5!

We're excited to announce that E4TheFuture's Database of Screening Practices (DSP) has a new home! The DSP provides information regarding state cost-effectiveness screening practices for ratepayer-funded electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs for all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.