Efficiency First

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Jeff Bingaman (D-New Mexico) applauded President Obama’s support for provisions in S. 1637, the Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act, legislation they sponsored last Congress to encourage energy efficient technology and construction in the existing home, new home, and commercial building markets. President [...]

Efficiency First welcomes two new board members. Sam Flannery Sam Flanery is Owner and Principle of Building Science Energy Services, LLC and Building Science Academy, LLC. Sam has more than 20 years experience in the construction trades and deep experience as an energy auditor and trainer.  Sam has participated in the Michigan Public Service Commission [...]

In a commentary penned for Grist, a leading environmental news site, Steve Cowell of Massachusetts-based Conservation Services Group recently described energy efficiency as “the unsung hero of our times.” His point is that while many facets of our economy remain weak, the energy efficiency sector has tremendous potential for spurring economic growth: With the right programs [...]

Republicans in the new Congress are expected to push for increasing national energy output, relaxing environmental regulation while keeping emissions trading to a minimum. Here are a few GOP freshmen to keep a close eye on. Charlie Bass of New Hampshire, appears to be more moderate on energy policy than most of his Republican colleagues. [...]

What a wonderful evening spent with members, friends, families and co-workers.  This was the debut of Efficiency First’s new office, which welcomed in many members and friends for an evening of networking and socializing with those in the industry.  A very special thanks to our party sponsors at JTG Muir, Impact Energy, Inc., Moroso Construction [...]

For his weekly address, President Barack Obama visited the factory of Orion Energy Systems, a company developing energy efficiency technologies serving farms and businesses. Orion serves as an example of successful clean energy job creation. The President applauds and plans to help replicate this.

Here’s a roundup with some of what Efficiency First chapters have been up to. For more information about chapters in your area, visit www.efficiencyfirst.org/chapters. To help launch a new chapter in your area, contact coby@efficiencyfirst.org.