Archive for September 2010

HOME STAR Program Still on the Front Burner of Senate Energy Agenda

Speaking yesterday at a national clean energy summit held at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid singled out the HOME STAR retrofit program as a priority for energy legislation this fall. Reporting today on Senate Democrats’ plans to push some elements of their sweeping energy and climate agenda as [...]

Tomorrow 08/09: HOME STAR Conference Call w/ Rep. Peter Welch

HOME STAR Conference Call With Congressman Peter Welch: TOMORROW, 9/8, 11:30am Eastern Call Number: 712-432-0075 Access Code: 26028 Sometimes passing legislation in Congress is two steps forward, with one step back in between. That’s what the HOME STAR campaign has been like– steady and strong progress, but too many delays along the way. Even through [...]

Northen California Chapter enjoys a sunny day at the ballgame

Efficiency First members from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Sonoma  attended a Giants ballgame.  We enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon at the ball park with friends and family. It was a great way for all of our hard working and dedicated members to connect,  relax and have some fun. Check out Facebook for [...]

Upcoming Webinar Series

Below is a brief description of Efficiency First member Webinars that will be hosted during the next four months, specific dates may not be set. Members will receive direct invitations to Webinars and can register through their company profile on the Efficiency First site. All Webinars are products of Efficiency First working group. All topics [...]

Over 80 Companies Sign Mass Save Redesign Petition

Over 80 companies have signed a petition in support of the Mass Save redesign proposal from the Efficiency First Massachusetts Chapter. The proposal seeks to  expand rate-payer choices and allow greater contractor participation, based on a free market model that will drive job growth and innovation. View the proposal and find out more here. Efficiency [...]

Check out our Local and State Chapters

Efficiency First chapters are working at the local and state level to promote Home Performance industry growth and provide direct value for Efficiency First member companies. Here’s what some of our local and state chapters have been working on (view the complete list of Efficiency First chapters to find one near you or learn about [...]