An Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) is a flexible mechanism to ensure that utilities adopt energy efficiency as a clean, cost-effective energy resource.
A federal EERS would require that electricity and natural gas utilities help their customers reduce energy use by a specified and increasing amount each year, based on a percentage of total energy sales. It complements a renewable electricity standard (RES), which requires that a percentage of electricity generation be from renewable sources.
EERS is a tested policy measure that has successfully reduced energy use in several states. A national EERS would lower energy costs, reduce air pollution and global warming, create jobs, and improve energy reliability throughout the nation.
An Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) is a flexible mechanism to ensure that utilities adopt energy efficiency as a clean, cost-effective energy resource.
A federal EERS would require that electricity and natural gas utilities help their customers reduce energy use by a specified and increasing amount each year, based on a percentage of total energy sales. It complements a renewable electricity standard (RES), which requires that a percentage of electricity generation be from renewable sources.
EERS is a tested policy measure that has successfully reduced energy use in several states. A national EERS would lower energy costs, reduce air pollution and global warming, create jobs, and improve energy reliability throughout the nation.
Alliance to Save Energy director of policy, Lowell Ungar, spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing on energy code provisions in the House energy bill, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454), on June 22nd, 2009. The briefing, hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute and titled ‘Building Energy Codes: An Important Component of Climate Policy,’ highlighted the importance of strong national building codes provisions and the achievability of the standards proposed in the bill.
Presented by Steve Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) at the IEA DSM workshop in Washington D.C. on 27 April 2011.
Learn more about how a carbon price works and the benefits of addressing climate change by pricing carbon.
When it comes to climate change, business as usual is no longer an option. Studies estimate that the effects of climate change could cost the economy trillions of dollars before the end of the century. As global temperatures continue to increase, coastal communities will be at risk from sea level rise, wildfires will become more frequent, and extreme weather will be even more damaging.
But, there are steps we can take to slow the effects of climate change and mitigate its most damaging impacts. A carbon price, a market-based solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while promoting investment and innovation, is the most efficient, business friendly way to take action.
Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, recently presented at the EnergyHub GenForum on the EPA’s CPP, one of the most significant environmental mandates in U.S. history. Here, he gave an overview of the requirements and impacts of the CPP. He also recapped events now unfolding in CPP litigation, politics, and legislation. Where are the battle lines drawn? Who is on what side? And, what are states doing to prepare their compliance plans?
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Rhone Resch, President & CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), presented at the GW Solar Institute Symposium on April 19, 2010. For more information visit: solar.gwu.edu/Symposium.html
U.S. Congress is currently developing major energy legislation aimed a reducing greenhouse gas emissions though a Cap & Trade regime for the first time in history. In the summer of 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as the Waxman-Markey Bill. Action now has move to the Senate. If enacted, this sweeping energy reform could significantly affect both the cost and sources of energy that fuel the U.S. economy as well as the international competitiveness of U.S. industry. This session will address some of the key issues currently being debated in the Senate concerning the design of a clean energy and climate bill, such as the potential role of low- and no-carbon technologies, the use of domestic and international offsets, and other cost containment measures. The potential economic impacts of climate change policy on the future of the U.S. economy will also be discussed.
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Alliance to Save Energy director of policy, Lowell Ungar, spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing on energy code provisions in the House energy bill, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454), on June 22nd, 2009. The briefing, hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute and titled ‘Building Energy Codes: An Important Component of Climate Policy,’ highlighted the importance of strong national building codes provisions and the achievability of the standards proposed in the bill.
Presented by Steve Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) at the IEA DSM workshop in Washington D.C. on 27 April 2011.
Learn more about how a carbon price works and the benefits of addressing climate change by pricing carbon.
When it comes to climate change, business as usual is no longer an option. Studies estimate that the effects of climate change could cost the economy trillions of dollars before the end of the century. As global temperatures continue to increase, coastal communities will be at risk from sea level rise, wildfires will become more frequent, and extreme weather will be even more damaging.
But, there are steps we can take to slow the effects of climate change and mitigate its most damaging impacts. A carbon price, a market-based solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while promoting investment and innovation, is the most efficient, business friendly way to take action.
Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, recently presented at the EnergyHub GenForum on the EPA’s CPP, one of the most significant environmental mandates in U.S. history. Here, he gave an overview of the requirements and impacts of the CPP. He also recapped events now unfolding in CPP litigation, politics, and legislation. Where are the battle lines drawn? Who is on what side? And, what are states doing to prepare their compliance plans?
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Rhone Resch, President & CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), presented at the GW Solar Institute Symposium on April 19, 2010. For more information visit: solar.gwu.edu/Symposium.html
U.S. Congress is currently developing major energy legislation aimed a reducing greenhouse gas emissions though a Cap & Trade regime for the first time in history. In the summer of 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as the Waxman-Markey Bill. Action now has move to the Senate. If enacted, this sweeping energy reform could significantly affect both the cost and sources of energy that fuel the U.S. economy as well as the international competitiveness of U.S. industry. This session will address some of the key issues currently being debated in the Senate concerning the design of a clean energy and climate bill, such as the potential role of low- and no-carbon technologies, the use of domestic and international offsets, and other cost containment measures. The potential economic impacts of climate change policy on the future of the U.S. economy will also be discussed.
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Alliance President Kateri Callahan at the World Energy Engineering ConferenceAlliance To Save Energy
On October 1st Alliance President Kateri Callahan had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC) in Washington, DC. With the theme, “Visions for Sustainability and Climate Change”, the conference was attended by over 500 international energy industry professionals keen to learn more about carbon reduction and sustainable business practices. In my presentation, Callahan highlighted opportunities – many of them falling within the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – open to both the building and industrial sectors to lower carbon emissions in a cost-effective manner. Energy efficiency is integral to this process, and she shared with audience the myriad of ways that this – our quickest, cleanest and cheapest source of energy – can fuel the industrial and building sectors as they forge that path toward sustainability.
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Members of European Parliament, Parliamentarians of Member States, and representatives from the European Commission and NGO community gathered to discuss challenges, progress, and next steps in Europe’s energy efficiency and renewable energy portfolios.
Air Quality Regulations: Impacts on the Oil and Gas IndustryBret Gallo
A discussion regarding the impacts numerous (recent & proposed) air quality regulations targeting oil and gas operations will have on the industry. Discussion includes Bakken shale history, methane rules, Climate Action Plan, Montana air registration program, etc.
This presentation describes the federal incentives under the Stimulus Bill for renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, and alternative transportation fuels. There are significant incentives available for these and other related developing technologies and companies engaged in these projects.
Brian Castelli, Executive VP of Programs and Development at the Alliance to Save Energy presented at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Energy and Sustainability Conference. In his presentation Generating Energy Through Efficiency, he discussed the many ways in which the Commonwealth of Virginia can harness the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency – for example, through utility programs, public benefit funds and state-administered appliance standards, to name a few areas. Looking at the big picture, Virginia’s actions today could help strengthen tomorrow’s national plan for energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency: Meeting the Challenge & Fueling A Better Built EnvironmentAlliance To Save Energy
More than 40 leaders in industry, finance, research, and policy convened at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., to discuss critical issues and opportunities for the HVAC&R industry, including climate change, energy efficiency, refrigerants and pending federal legislation.
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.