We Work Across the Entire Energy System
ACEEE conducts research and advances policy across every sector of the U.S. economy. Our work spans the places Americans live, move, work, and use energy, connecting practical solutions to the communities and policymakers that need them most.
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Energy Efficiency Programs for Large Savings in the Next Decade
Expanded utility-funded energy efficiency programs can significantly slow rising electricity demand and reduce electricity bills; this report explains how.
Advancing Clean Transportation Projects
Explore practical strategies, best practices and case studies for planning and implementing clean transportation projects, including electric vehicles, e-bike programs and charging infrastructure, with a focus on improving mobility, reducing costs and expanding transportation access in underserved communities.
Mass Save: Reducing Energy Imports, Enriching Massachusetts Communities
The commonwealth spends almost $11 billion a year buying energy from out of state. Mass Save lowers bills and keeps money at home.
Toward Best Practices for Industrial Innovation: Lessons from the Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program
This paper highlights a central lesson for policymakers: Industrial innovation requires alignment across government programs (grants, procurement), financing mechanisms (tax credits, loans), and institutional capacity. When these three are backed by sustained commitment from the public sector, private industry, and external stakeholders, the transition from demonstration to deployment becomes viable.
Where Research Meets Action
ACEEE brings together leaders from government, industry, advocacy, and research to turn ideas into action. Our conferences and convenings are where the policies and programs of tomorrow take shape.
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ACEEE’s independent research and advocacy depend on the support of foundations, businesses, and individuals committed to cutting energy bills, waste, and climate pollution.