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e-FFICIENCY NEWS

WELCOME TO THE AUGUST ISSUE OF e-FFICIENCY NEWS

The monthly newsletter from the
Alliance to Save Energy

August 2001 Vol. 3 No. 8

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CONTENTS

EFFICIENCY NEWS

- Looking Ahead: Policy in Fall Congressional Session
- New York Smart Helps NY State Avert Power Shortages, Blackouts
- LA Times Touts Efficiency Contribution to CA Energy Usage Decline
- Federal Agencies Reduce Demand During Heat Wave
- Meter Reading, Analysis, Save More than $1 Million in CA
- Philly's Energy Office, Alliance Partner to Help Schools
- Dean Langford to Leave OSRAM SYLVANIA, Charlie Jerabek Announced as New President
- National Academy of Sciences Lauds CAFE in New Report

ALLIANCE NEWS

- Union Station Chosen as Alliance 'Evening with Stars of Energy Efficiency' Dinner Location

EYE OPENERS

- Website to Americans: Stop Being 'Energy Airheads'

EFFICIENCY EVENTS

- Alliance Associates Breakfast: September 12
- CFA Utilities Conference October 4-5
- Energy Globe Award 2002
- PGS Announces its New Fall/Winter Seminar
- Schedule for Select Cities
- 'Deregulation: Curse or Cure?' Conference: September 24-25
- Energizing Schools 2001: Innovative Education for the Next Century

EFFICIENCY PEOPLE

- Alliance Staffer Rinaldi Joins SEC Steering Committee
- Alliance Promotions and Hiring

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EFFICIENCY NEWS

Looking Ahead: Policy in Fall Congressional Session

After the August recess, the U.S. Senate is expected to take up comprehensive energy legislation, following action by the House of Representatives which approved H.R.4, the Securing America's Future Energy Act of 2001 last month. The Alliance is working with Senators and their staffs to improve upon the deeply flawed House bill, which did adopt efficiency tax credits but otherwise failed to take meaningful steps to promote energy efficiency.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) who also chairs the Alliance, began formal consideration of energy legislation in July and will continue "marking up" legislation after Labor Day, along with the Finance Committee; Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Environment and Public Works Committee; and other Committees. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) has requested that all Committee-level work be completed so that the full Senate may take up the bill in October.

Key efficiency issues for the Senate and the Alliance include improving fuel economy for SUVs, cars and light trucks; creating a federal public benefits fund; tightening appliance efficiency standards; federal energy management; and adopting tax credits for highly efficient homes, appliances, upgrades of existing homes, commercial buildings, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and other technologies.

To keep current on energy policy: www.ase.org/policy.
Background Testimony: www.ase.org/policy/testimony

Watch the Full Committee Mark Up under 'Recent Programs,' July 17th - CSPAN: www.cspan.org/executive/energy/index.asp

Summary of Amendments from Rules committee: http://www.house.gov/rules/energy_order_107.htm

More on SAFE (look at the 'engrossed' version): thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c107:H.R.4:

More information o the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: www.senate.gov/~energy/

General Policy information:
Alliance Policy Director David Hamilton dham@ase.org
Alliance Deputy Policy Director, Kara Saul Rinaldi: krinaldi@ase.org

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New York Smart Helps NY State Avert Power Shortages, Blackouts

Though the temperature topped 100 degrees this summer, New York avoided drastic power shortages and blackouts that many had predicted. The efforts of New York Energy Smart, a program to help consumers lower their demand for energy, certainly played a part in the lowered demand for energy, as they collected more than 20 thousand old, inefficient air conditioners and paid consumers $75 dollars toward the purchase of a new Energy Star air conditioner.

Read more:
www.getenergysmart.org/

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LA Times Touts Efficiency Contribution to CA Energy Usage Decline

The Alliance got its message out forcefully in the LA Times this month, in an article by Elizabeth Shogren, headlined "California Orchestrating Energy Efficiency, but It's a One-Man Band." The LA Times reports: "The evidence seemed overwhelming: During the first seven months of 2001, Californians consumed 8 percent less energy than they did a year earlier. If the entire country did the same, the savings would easily exceed the output of more than 110 electrical power plants. For [Alliance to Save Energy President] David Nemtzow--whose mission is to persuade often indifferent government officials, business executives and consumers to stop wasting power--the figures compiled by the California Energy Commission offered proof that conservation can play a big part in the nation's energy policy."

Read the Article:
latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-000067283aug19.story

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Federal Agencies Reduce Demand During Heat Wave

Federal agencies along the East Coast reduced their electrical use in an effort to relieve stress on the electrical grids. An intense heat wave caused record- breaking electrical demand throughout the Midwest and along the East Coast, particularly in New England. Federal facilities took action by turning off unnecessary lights and
office equipment, shutting down elevators and escalators, and setting thermostats higher. "The federal government is doing its part to help conserve electricity during this severe heat wave," said Energy Secretary Abraham. "We will continue to look for ways to reduce demand on the transmission grid and encourage businesses and individuals to do the same."

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Meter Reading, Analysis, Save More than $1 Million in CA

When the Los Angeles Air Force Base in downtown El Segundo, California, had only one utility meter for the entire base, the energy manager could not direct efficiency efforts thoughtfully. Alliance Associate E-mon was chosen by the energy manager to come to the base and install submetering stations so that careful analysis of energy use could be done. Less than three years after submetering went online, energy consumption decreased more than 27 percent, and utility costs decreased 23 percent-all during a period that saw electricity rates increase by 4.5 percent. Overall, Los Angeles Airforce Base is spending over $1 million less on its utility bill.

More information:
Marsha Lisak, Account Executive
Welcomm, Incorporated
Camarillo, California
Phone: 805.987.0060
Fax: 805.987.0822
marsha@welcomm.com

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Philly's Energy Office, Alliance Partner to Help Schools

A partnership between the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy $mart Schools and the Alliance's Green School programs-established under the DOE's Rebuild America Initiative-extends the Philadelphia Rebuild program into exciting new territory. The effort supports the city's desire to assist the cash-strapped school district in implementing resource-saving measures. The partnership will accomplish this goal in a way that also improves educational standards and physical settings, builds technical expertise within the school district, and creates job training and service learning opportunities for the students.

More information:
Michelle.Knapik@phila.gov

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Dean Langford to Leave OSRAM SYLVANIA, Charlie Jerabek Announced as New President

After 17 years as OSRAM Sylvania President, Dean Langford is stepping down. Langford will stay on the OSRAM SYLVANIA board and will remain as co-chair of the Alliance to Save Energy board. Langford started working nearly fulltime when he was 11, so no one is expecting a sleepy retirement from him.

The Alliance congratulates Charlie Jerabek, who has been selected to succeed Langford as president. Jerabek is executive vice president and general manager of the company's global Automotive Lighting business and a member of OSRAM SYLVANIA's Executive Committee.

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National Academy of Sciences Lauds CAFE in New Report

The National Academy of Sciences released a report that counted the following among its findings: "The CAFE program has clearly contributed to increased fuel economy of the nation's light-duty vehicle fleet during the past 22 years." Additionally, the report concluded that between the years 1975-1984, most technological improvements were geared toward higher fuel economy, while in the last 16 years, most improvements have been geared toward other ends. The reports states that cars have gotten 20 percent heavier, their 0-60 mph acceleration 25 percent faster, but fuel economy has remained constant.

National Academy of Sciences: http://www.nationalacademies.org/

Read the full report: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309076013/html/

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ALLIANCE NEWS

Union Station Chosen as Alliance 'Evening with Stars of Energy Efficiency' Dinner Location

The Alliance to Save Energy's Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency is scheduled for October 24, 2001, in the East Hall of Union Station in Washington, DC. Honorees will include New York Gov. George Pataki (R-NY), ESCo Industry, and Howard Geller, former Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

More information about serving as a Dinner Vice Chair, contact Lyra Dumdum at ldumdum@ase.org or (202) 530-2207

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EYE OPENERS

Website to Americans: Stop Being 'Energy Airheads'

The average American contributes 1,859 pounds of air pollution to the atmosphere each year. The Center for Neighborhood Technology is offering average and extravagant Americans a gentle reality check through a free Internet service called AirHead.org, which allows people to calculate their energy consumption and contribution to pollution.

Visit AirHead.org: www.airhead.org/
Read an article on AirHead.org: http://www.enn.com/news/enn-stories/2001/07/07312001/airhead_44480.asp

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EFFICIENCY EVENTS

Alliance Associates Breakfast: September 12

Guest Speaker: Chair Sherwood Boehlert, U.S. House Science Committee. Committee on Science Rayburn House Office Building. Washington, DC. Wednesday, September 12, 2001 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

For Alliance Associates only.
Please RSVP by Sept. 3 to Lyra Dumdum at (202) 530-2207 or ldumdum@ase.org

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CFA Utilities Conference October 4-5

The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) provides consumers a well-reasoned and articulate voice in decisions that affect their lives. In the wake of utilities restructuring and deregulation, critical services are changing rapidly in ways that profoundly affect residential customers. At the CFA's thirteenth annual consumer utility conference, will learn and express their concerns about the changes taking place in utility. The keynote addresses and panel discussions will explain recent and contemplated changes and explore their consequences.

More information:
www.consumerfed.org/backpage/calendar.html

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Energy Globe Award 2002

The Energy Globe Award 2002 honors the best projects in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources world-wide. Based in Austria, the Energy Globe Award 2001 attracted more than 1,000 entries from 75 countries.
Prize: 10,000 Euro per category
Deadline for project submissions: 24 October 2001

Further details can be
found on the homepage of O.Oe. Energiesparverband: http://www.esv.or.at/energyglobe

Further information:
O.Oe. Energiesparverband
Landstrasse 45
A-4020 Linz
T: +43 732 6584 4386
F: +43 732 6584 4383
office@esv.or.at
www.esv.or.at/

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PGS Announces its New Fall/Winter Seminar
Schedule for Select Cities

PGS Energy Training (PGS) is a closely held private firm whose mission is to deliver in-depth training programs in energy derivatives and electricity trading.

For course descriptions:
www.pgsenergy.com/course_descriptions.html

For more information, call 412-279-9298 or visit
http://www.pgsenergy.com/schedule.html

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'Deregulation: Curse or Cure?' Conference: September 24-25

Strategic Research Institute will host the conference "Deregulation: Curse or Cure?" to be held in Philadelphia, PA on September 24-25, 2001 at the Warwick Hotel. This conference will examine policy and structural issues, demand side management (DSM) and price responsive load options, customer and management issues, technology issues, and discuss who is making money. Attendees will learn about the opportunities that deregulation has brought to some states, and how deregulation can make their company more efficient, accountable, and creative. Experts present forecasts on deregulation's future five and 10 years from now.

For additional information or to register contact Customer Service at:
mailto:info@srinstitute.com
toll-free at 888-666-8514, 646-336-7030
or download the conference program and register online at:
http://www.srinstitute.com/cr205
Please refer to Priority Code DEM000910 when registering.

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Energizing Schools 2001: Innovative Education for the Next Century

On October 18 and 19, 2001, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) will host a regional conference in the Philadelphia area on using energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative fuels, and transportation themes to integrate science, technology, social studies, and environmental education. At Energizing Schools 2001, middle school through college level teachers will learn to help students evaluate many of today's pressing issues: global warming, energy policies, community land use, public health, and clean, efficient, cutting-edge energy and transportation technologies.

More information: Chris Mason (413) 774-6051 ext. 21
cmason@nesea.org

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EFFICIENCY PEOPLE

Alliance Staffer Rinaldi Joins SEC Steering Committee

Alliance Deputy Policy Director Kara Saul Rinaldi was elected to the Steering Committee of the Sustainable Energy Coalition (SEC). The SEC is a coalition of business, environmental, consumer, and energy policy organizations promoting increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Rinaldi represents energy efficiency on the SEC Steering Committee, which gives a voice to the energy renewables and energy efficiency industries.

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Alliance Promotions and Hiring

The Alliance welcomes Chris Godlove, who will work on its Sustainable Cities Program as part of the International Team. Godlove has spent the past four years with the Environmental Export Council and the US Environmental Training Institute working on projects in Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America. Godlove has an MA from American University in Latin American Studies and a BA in Spanish Literature from Washington University in St. Louis.

Also, the Alliance congratulates the following staff members on their promotions: Rosmin Abdullah to Senior Accountant; Stephanie Campbell to Senior Program Associate; Angela Morin to Program Manager; Felicia Ruiz to Program Manager; Chris Russell to Senior Program Manager; Joe Loper to Director of International Programs; and Leslie Cordes Black to Director of Corporate and Program Development

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