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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
Fact Sheet
“Affordable HOMES Act” Would Raise Families’ Bills
January 5, 2026
Press Release
Auto Fuel Economy Rollback Would Raise Costs and Hurt U.S. Competitiveness
December 3, 2025
Blog Post
In States with Strengthened Building Energy Codes, A Quarter Million New Homes Rise
October 6, 2025
Regulatory Filing
Comments on EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle...
September 22, 2025
Press Release
EPA Car and Truck Pollution Standards Rollback Would Raise Costs
July 29, 2025
Press Release
Congress’s Megabill Would Raise Energy Costs, Strain Electric Grid
July 1, 2025
Press Release
U.S. Senate Bid to End Efficiency Tax Credits Would Raise Bills for Families and...
June 16, 2025
Press Release
Lee Zeldin’s Claim that EPA Can Scrap ENERGY STAR Disregards the Law
May 20, 2025
Press Release
U.S. House Plan to Axe Efficiency Tax Credits Would Hike Costs for Families and Businesses
May 12, 2025
Press Release
Ending ENERGY STAR Would Strip Consumers of Information on Cost-Saving Products
May 6, 2025
Experts & ResearchersACEEE Staff
Alexander Ratner
Senior Federal Policy Counsel
Lowell Ungar
Director of Federal Policy
Miriam Inaimi
Research Analyst, Federal Policy Program
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Steven Nadel
Executive Director
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