Alliance to Save Energy's Efficiency News

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Alliance to Save Energy's Efficiency News
Some of the topics that are addressed in the newest update from Alliance to Save Energy include:

Sequestration: A Potential Obstacle for Energy Efficiency Progress?
If Congress goes over the "fiscal cliff" and puts sequestration into effect, energy efficiency programs including Energy Star and the Weatherization Assistance Program will lose nearly $150 million.

Energy-Efficient Holiday Gift Guide
Give a gift that keeps on giving in the form of energy savings – check out our energy-efficient gift picks for just about everyone on your list!

Congress Passes Milestone Energy Bill (H.R. 6582) in Lame Duck Session
The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act (H.R.6582) – a bill that will boost energy efficiency in the federal government and the industrial sector – passed both houses of Congress by overwhelming majorities. The bill now awaits the president's signature.

CHP Kept Schools, Hospitals Running Amid Hurricane Sandy
While Hurricane Sandy blew the lights out across much of New York City and the shorelines of New Jersey and Connecticut, some facilities in these areas stayed lit and warm through the use of combined heat and power (CHP).

2012 Energy Efficiency Home Tax Credits
Many tax incentives for energy-saving home upgrades have expired, but tax credits for certain big-ticket items will help ease the burden of your investment.

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