Senator Shaheen, Representative Welch, and 50 cosigners send letter to Energy Secretary Granholm and Acting OMB Director Young
In the lead-up to COP26, the SEAD Initiative and partners have launched the Product Efficiency Call to Action, with the goal of doubling the efficiency of four priority products that account for 40% of global energy consumption by 2030.
New analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the 4E Technology Collaboration Program demonstrates that policies which introduce minimum efficiency performance standards and energy-consumption labelling on appliances and equipment have led to reduced power consumption, lower carbon emissions, and increased cost savings for consumers.
Twenty-three years ago, California lawmakers enacted a bill ordering the California Energy Commission (CEC) to set energy efficiency standards for replacement tires. On Monday, August 17, the CEC may finally get the job done.
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
June 2026
This analysis estimates potential state-by-state impacts from the next round of updates to federal efficiency standards for appliances and equipment, including bill savings and reductions in peak demand, air pollution, and water use.
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
