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June 15: Wall Street Jorunal – http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203771904574179270925771280.html# The U.S. government offers a lot of subsidies to expand renewable energy. Should it be doing more to subsidize conservation? Article Comments more in Business » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz ↓ More Save This ↓ More Text By SARI KRIEGER (See Corrections & Amplifications item below.) [...]

DOE Awards $80.56 Million in Weatherization Funds to Four States Weatherizing a home can involve a wide range of activities, including adding insulation to the attic. Enlarge this photo. Credit: Karen Doherty, Ohio Department of Development DOE transferred $80.56 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oregon on Monday [...]

Legislating America’s Energy Future An Overview of the Waxman-Markey Climate Bill June 9, 2009 – If you haven’t already heard of the American Clean Energy & Security Act (commonly known as the Waxman-Markey Climate Bill), now is the time to start paying attention. This ambitious legislative package, which is currently winding its way through Congress, [...]

Efficiency First is excited to announce David Leiter as its new federal representative in Washington DC. David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our cause. No doubt, David will help us to promote the path to home performance that will be necessary for our future. David’s Bio: David has more than thirty years [...]