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Federal Policy Program

Energy Efficiency Policy

ACEEE actively participates in the national debate on energy policy, clean air, and climate change. ACEEE’s Federal Policy Program develops policy recommendations and documents how efficiency measures can reduce energy use, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions while benefiting the economy.

Noteworthy Reads
Topic Brief
A Buildings Efficiency Agenda for 2021
This set of issue briefs lays out recommendations for how federal agencies can improve building efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions under ...
Energy Efficiency Research
Research Report
Halfway There: Energy Efficiency Can Cut Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half...
Energy Efficiency Research
Research Report
Halfway There: Energy Efficiency Can Cut Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half...
Energy Efficiency Research
Research Report
Energy Efficiency Over Time: Measuring and Valuing Lifetime Energy Savings in Policy and...
Regulatory Filing

Comments to EPA and NHTSA on Fuel Economy Standards

The comments respond to dockets NHTSA–2018–0067 and EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0283 and were delivered in person to EPA and NHTSA staff.
Energy Efficiency Research
Research Report
Jobs Created by Appliance Standards
ResourcesAll Resources
Blog Post
Biden Can Hit His Target on Appliance Standards with a Final Push
November 19, 2024
Blog Post
Rolling Back Efficiency Policies Would Raise Energy Bills and Hurt Competitiveness
November 13, 2024
Topic Brief
Combined Energy Burdens: Estimating Total Home and Transportation Energy Burdens
May 13, 2024
Press Release
New Truck Standards Will Cut Pollution and Costs
March 29, 2024
Press Release
New Car Standards a Big Step Forward, Though Largest Benefits Delayed
March 20, 2024
Blog Post
EPA’s Final Truck Standards Should Push Continued Fuel Savings
March 12, 2024
Topic Brief
Consistent Refrigerant Policy Is Essential for Investment in Industrial Heat Pump Market...
January 30, 2024
Memo
Letter Supporting the Heat Pump Energy Assistance and Training (HEAT) Act
December 18, 2023
Blog Post
The Energy Department Is Catching Up on Efficiency Standards, with Little Room for Delay
November 9, 2023
Topic Brief
Topic Briefs: Upgrading Manufactured Homes
August 14, 2023
Experts & ResearchersACEEE Staff
Alexander Ratner
Federal Policy Counsel
Annika Brindel
Director of Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity
Lowell Ungar
Director of Federal Policy
Miriam Inaimi
RAY Fellow
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Steven Nadel
Executive Director
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