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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) – Smart Energy. Clean Planet. Better Lives. | https://www.aceee.org/
From heat pump innovation to installer insights, affordability strategies, refrigerants, market transformation, and real-world performance data, #HotWaterHotAir26 is the place to be for cutting-edge discussions on water- and space-heating!
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2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums
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December 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
From heat pump innovation to installer insights, affordability strategies, refrigerants, market transformation, and real-world performance data, #HotWaterHotAir26 is the place to be for cutting-edge discussions on water- and space-heating!
Register today!
Register today!
We're #hiring!
Current openings:
•Accounting Associate
•Senior Director for Research
Learn more and join us as we work to increase energy efficiency, reduce bills, and improve lives.
https://www.aceee.org/jobs
Current openings:
•Accounting Associate
•Senior Director for Research
Learn more and join us as we work to increase energy efficiency, reduce bills, and improve lives.
https://www.aceee.org/jobs
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We're #hiring!
Current openings:
•Accounting Associate
•Senior Director for Research
Learn more and join us as we work to increase energy efficiency, reduce bills, and improve lives.
https://www.aceee.org/jobs
Current openings:
•Accounting Associate
•Senior Director for Research
Learn more and join us as we work to increase energy efficiency, reduce bills, and improve lives.
https://www.aceee.org/jobs
Early bird rates are now open for the 2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums!
Join experts advancing efficient heating and hot water technologies that cut energy use and lower bills.
Register for #HotWaterHotAir26 today!
Join experts advancing efficient heating and hot water technologies that cut energy use and lower bills.
Register for #HotWaterHotAir26 today!
2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums
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www.aceee.org
December 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Early bird rates are now open for the 2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums!
Join experts advancing efficient heating and hot water technologies that cut energy use and lower bills.
Register for #HotWaterHotAir26 today!
Join experts advancing efficient heating and hot water technologies that cut energy use and lower bills.
Register for #HotWaterHotAir26 today!
Our Energy Equity for Renters program recently helped Alachua County, #Florida revamp its energy efficiency program.
“My light bill was way higher than what it is now,” one resident said about the impact of the program.
Learn more⬇️
“My light bill was way higher than what it is now,” one resident said about the impact of the program.
Learn more⬇️
Florida County's Efficiency Program Cuts Energy Bills, Caps Rent
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp their rental housing energy efficiency program
www.aceee.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Our Energy Equity for Renters program recently helped Alachua County, #Florida revamp its energy efficiency program.
“My light bill was way higher than what it is now,” one resident said about the impact of the program.
Learn more⬇️
“My light bill was way higher than what it is now,” one resident said about the impact of the program.
Learn more⬇️
A new proposal from the Trump administration would weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks, significantly raising the cost of driving a car for years to come and undermining the competitiveness of U.S. automakers.
More👇
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Auto Fuel Economy Rollback Would Raise Costs, Hurt Competitiveness
Trump administration proposal to weaken fuel efficiency standards would raise the cost of driving a car
www.aceee.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A new proposal from the Trump administration would weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks, significantly raising the cost of driving a car for years to come and undermining the competitiveness of U.S. automakers.
More👇
More👇
ACEEE welcomes three additions to our board of directors. Yue (Nina) Chen, Kara Saul Rinaldi, and Harriet Tregoning each bring valuable expertise and leadership to help steer ACEEE.
December 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
ACEEE welcomes three additions to our board of directors. Yue (Nina) Chen, Kara Saul Rinaldi, and Harriet Tregoning each bring valuable expertise and leadership to help steer ACEEE.
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp its energy efficiency program, which was at risk of losing its funding.
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Florida County's Efficiency Program Cuts Energy Bills, Caps Rent
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp their rental housing energy efficiency program
www.aceee.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp its energy efficiency program, which was at risk of losing its funding.
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
“I was getting an electric bill over $200. Now our electric bill is down by half, if not more,” said Alachua County resident Elaine Ross about the energy upgrades she received through the county's energy efficiency program, which was supported by ACEEE.
Florida County's Efficiency Program Cuts Energy Bills, Caps Rent
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp their rental housing energy efficiency program
www.aceee.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“I was getting an electric bill over $200. Now our electric bill is down by half, if not more,” said Alachua County resident Elaine Ross about the energy upgrades she received through the county's energy efficiency program, which was supported by ACEEE.
“Efficient vehicles save money for Americans. This proposal would raise fuel costs for millions of drivers, adding to the financial strain on families & businesses,” said ACEEE's Rachel Aland about a federal proposal to weaken fuel economy standards.
Auto Fuel Economy Rollback Would Raise Costs, Hurt Competitiveness
Trump administration proposal to weaken fuel efficiency standards would raise the cost of driving a car
www.aceee.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Efficient vehicles save money for Americans. This proposal would raise fuel costs for millions of drivers, adding to the financial strain on families & businesses,” said ACEEE's Rachel Aland about a federal proposal to weaken fuel economy standards.
We’re seeking a research analyst to help our research team reduce energy and carbon in the industrial sector. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact through policy change, this is the position for you!
Full details below.
https://www.aceee.org/job/industry-program-research-analyst
Full details below.
https://www.aceee.org/job/industry-program-research-analyst
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re seeking a research analyst to help our research team reduce energy and carbon in the industrial sector. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact through policy change, this is the position for you!
Full details below.
https://www.aceee.org/job/industry-program-research-analyst
Full details below.
https://www.aceee.org/job/industry-program-research-analyst
On this #GivingTuesday, join us in building a future where energy is affordable and accessible for all.
Together, we can ensure families thrive while creating a more equitable energy future.
Make your impact today⬇️
aceee.org/donate
Together, we can ensure families thrive while creating a more equitable energy future.
Make your impact today⬇️
aceee.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On this #GivingTuesday, join us in building a future where energy is affordable and accessible for all.
Together, we can ensure families thrive while creating a more equitable energy future.
Make your impact today⬇️
aceee.org/donate
Together, we can ensure families thrive while creating a more equitable energy future.
Make your impact today⬇️
aceee.org/donate
Energy prices are rising faster than inflation, but states like #RhodeIsland are exploring programs to cap bills for low-income families, offering relief to struggling families.
Learn more about percentage-of-income payment plans below.
Learn more about percentage-of-income payment plans below.
As Energy Costs Rise, States Should Cap Bills for Low-Income Families
Percentage of-income payment plans & low-income energy assistance can deliver much-needed relief to struggling families
www.aceee.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Energy prices are rising faster than inflation, but states like #RhodeIsland are exploring programs to cap bills for low-income families, offering relief to struggling families.
Learn more about percentage-of-income payment plans below.
Learn more about percentage-of-income payment plans below.
Most states in the Northeast offer discounted utility rates for low-income families. But Rhode Island, despite having the 8th-highest electricity rates in the U.S., does not.
Learn how a PIPP could help families afford rising bills in our new blog post⬇️
Learn how a PIPP could help families afford rising bills in our new blog post⬇️
As Energy Costs Rise, States Should Cap Bills for Low-Income Families
Percentage of-income payment plans & low-income energy assistance can deliver much-needed relief to struggling families
www.aceee.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Most states in the Northeast offer discounted utility rates for low-income families. But Rhode Island, despite having the 8th-highest electricity rates in the U.S., does not.
Learn how a PIPP could help families afford rising bills in our new blog post⬇️
Learn how a PIPP could help families afford rising bills in our new blog post⬇️
“ At its most essential form, energy efficiency is really about getting more out of every unit of energy and wasting less," said ACEEE's Carolyn Conant on the Recharged with the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center podcast.
Energy Efficiency is a Win-Win-Win, with Carolyn Conant
We spoke to Carolyn Conant from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Together with our staff attorney, Madeline Collins, Carolyn discussed the basics of energy efficiency and its intersection with affordability and grid reliability.
stateimpactcenter.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“ At its most essential form, energy efficiency is really about getting more out of every unit of energy and wasting less," said ACEEE's Carolyn Conant on the Recharged with the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center podcast.
How can utilities help address the significant power draw that results when medium- and heavy-duty #ElectricVehicles are charging?
Our new brief explores utility rate designs and incentive programs that can help address this challenge.
Our new brief explores utility rate designs and incentive programs that can help address this challenge.
Reducing Peak Demand from Electric Fleets Through Rates and Incentives
New brief explores how utility rates and incentives shift medium- and heavy-duty EV fleets to off-peak charging
www.aceee.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How can utilities help address the significant power draw that results when medium- and heavy-duty #ElectricVehicles are charging?
Our new brief explores utility rate designs and incentive programs that can help address this challenge.
Our new brief explores utility rate designs and incentive programs that can help address this challenge.
With energy bills rising across most of the country, how can states and utilities deliver much-needed relief to struggling families?
States like Rhode Island exemplify how percentage-of-income payment plans and low-income energy assistance programs can help.
States like Rhode Island exemplify how percentage-of-income payment plans and low-income energy assistance programs can help.
As Energy Costs Rise, States Should Cap Bills for Low-Income Families
Percentage of-income payment plans & low-income energy assistance can deliver much-needed relief to struggling families
www.aceee.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
With energy bills rising across most of the country, how can states and utilities deliver much-needed relief to struggling families?
States like Rhode Island exemplify how percentage-of-income payment plans and low-income energy assistance programs can help.
States like Rhode Island exemplify how percentage-of-income payment plans and low-income energy assistance programs can help.
Turning a whole-home retrofit — a project that is often costly and disruptive — into a multi-stage project allows for greater flexibility while still delivering the benefits of comprehensive retrofits!
Learn more about multi-stage retrofits⬇️
Learn more about multi-stage retrofits⬇️
Developing the Market Infrastructure for Multistage Home Retrofits
New report provides recommendations on program designs and policies to support multistage retrofits
www.aceee.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Turning a whole-home retrofit — a project that is often costly and disruptive — into a multi-stage project allows for greater flexibility while still delivering the benefits of comprehensive retrofits!
Learn more about multi-stage retrofits⬇️
Learn more about multi-stage retrofits⬇️
There's still time to join us for our webinar exploring weatherization readiness and how it can help reduce bills and improve indoor air quality.
Learn more and register ⤵️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
Learn more and register ⤵️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There's still time to join us for our webinar exploring weatherization readiness and how it can help reduce bills and improve indoor air quality.
Learn more and register ⤵️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
Learn more and register ⤵️
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
Reposted by ACEEE
Several bills set to be considered in a House committee would raise costs for households and businesses by attacking energy-saving standards. The Committee on Energy & Commerce’s holds a markup today to consider amending the bills and vote on advancing them.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Several bills set to be considered in a House committee would raise costs for households and businesses by attacking energy-saving standards. The Committee on Energy & Commerce’s holds a markup today to consider amending the bills and vote on advancing them.
appliance-standards.org/document/hou...
appliance-standards.org/document/hou...
Charging medium- and heavy-duty #EVs can strain the grid if left unchecked.
Our new brief explores how utilities can help address that through rate designs and incentive programs that are designed to shift charging to off-peak times.
Our new brief explores how utilities can help address that through rate designs and incentive programs that are designed to shift charging to off-peak times.
Reducing Peak Demand from Electric Fleets Through Rates and Incentives
New brief explores how utility rates and incentives shift medium- and heavy-duty EV fleets to off-peak charging
www.aceee.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Charging medium- and heavy-duty #EVs can strain the grid if left unchecked.
Our new brief explores how utilities can help address that through rate designs and incentive programs that are designed to shift charging to off-peak times.
Our new brief explores how utilities can help address that through rate designs and incentive programs that are designed to shift charging to off-peak times.
Reposted by ACEEE
NEW: Nearly 6 million U.S. households now have utility debt so severe, it’s heading to collections.
Our analysis with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social finds that average past-due utility balances jumped 9.7% while monthly energy bills rose 12% in just one year.
Our analysis with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social finds that average past-due utility balances jumped 9.7% while monthly energy bills rose 12% in just one year.
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills.
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NEW: Nearly 6 million U.S. households now have utility debt so severe, it’s heading to collections.
Our analysis with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social finds that average past-due utility balances jumped 9.7% while monthly energy bills rose 12% in just one year.
Our analysis with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social finds that average past-due utility balances jumped 9.7% while monthly energy bills rose 12% in just one year.
🚨Calling all local governments and CBOs🚨
We're launching a third round of no-cost technical assistance to help improve energy efficiency in rental housing while preserving or expanding housing affordability.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417618287267/WN_G_tXgd6HTcSOzEI_9_O89g
We're launching a third round of no-cost technical assistance to help improve energy efficiency in rental housing while preserving or expanding housing affordability.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417618287267/WN_G_tXgd6HTcSOzEI_9_O89g
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🚨Calling all local governments and CBOs🚨
We're launching a third round of no-cost technical assistance to help improve energy efficiency in rental housing while preserving or expanding housing affordability.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417618287267/WN_G_tXgd6HTcSOzEI_9_O89g
We're launching a third round of no-cost technical assistance to help improve energy efficiency in rental housing while preserving or expanding housing affordability.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417618287267/WN_G_tXgd6HTcSOzEI_9_O89g
#ICYMI: We recently published three briefs exploring building energy management and control systems, a technology that can help properties ranging from hospitals, to retail stores, to hotels cut their utility bills.
Smart Building Systems Are Cutting Energy Waste, and AI Is Helping
New briefs explore building energy management and control systems and their potential to optimize buildings’ energy use
www.aceee.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#ICYMI: We recently published three briefs exploring building energy management and control systems, a technology that can help properties ranging from hospitals, to retail stores, to hotels cut their utility bills.
Comprehensive retrofits can provide many benefits for residents, but they are often a tough sell because the projects are complex, expensive, and disruptive to occupants.
Our new report explores how retrofitting in multiple stages can help!
Our new report explores how retrofitting in multiple stages can help!
Developing the Market Infrastructure for Multistage Home Retrofits
New report provides recommendations on program designs and policies to support multistage retrofits
www.aceee.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Comprehensive retrofits can provide many benefits for residents, but they are often a tough sell because the projects are complex, expensive, and disruptive to occupants.
Our new report explores how retrofitting in multiple stages can help!
Our new report explores how retrofitting in multiple stages can help!
Of the homes in our analysis, 19% that were audited for weatherization were deferred due to needed repairs.
Let’s change that.
Join our webinar exploring strategies that can unlock energy savings and healthier homes.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
Let’s change that.
Join our webinar exploring strategies that can unlock energy savings and healthier homes.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Of the homes in our analysis, 19% that were audited for weatherization were deferred due to needed repairs.
Let’s change that.
Join our webinar exploring strategies that can unlock energy savings and healthier homes.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q
Let’s change that.
Join our webinar exploring strategies that can unlock energy savings and healthier homes.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617618431949/WN_r3DmminxTe-H6OjE0Rmt1Q