Efficiency First

Global financial services provider makes a case for energy efficiency in the building sector Allianz Knowledge, a public information service provided by the Munich-based Allianz Group financial services company, has posted a thought-provoking commentary on the benefits of green building and efficiency retrofits. The article begins with the premise that reducing energy waste in buildings [...]

Yesterday, members of the Efficiency First leadership were in Washington for a round of meetings with Congressional and White House staff. Following the disappointing news that the Senate has postponed action on the clean energy jobs bill until after the August recess, yesterday’s meetings gave us some optimism about HOME STAR’s chances in September. Staff [...]

Hawaii Senator Daniel Akaka became the 33rd sponsor of HOME STAR – despite the delay until September support continues to grow. Efficiency First will continue to be there. Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI]

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced today that he will postpone a vote on the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010  until after the August recess. Reid told reporters that the scaled-down energy bill, which includes the proposed HOME STAR retrofit incentive and financing program, lacks enough votes to pass this [...]

Efficiency First is forming two new councils focusing on low-income weatherization and multi-family homes. If you have experience in these fields, we would value your input. As we are in the process of forming these councils, we are looking to develop leadership and goals with your help. If you can provide help or would like [...]