Energy Efficiency Portals

National Energy Efficiency Policy

National policies to improve energy efficiency can reduce oil imports, improve the reliability of the U.S.

State Energy Efficiency Policy

A look at state-level energy efficiency programs and policies.

Local Energy Efficiency Policy

Local policies related to energy efficiency — implemented at the scale of a municipality, county or metropolitan region — can improve community self-reliance, save consumers and citizen

Residential Home & Appliances

American homes use almost 25% of the energy consumed in the United States.

Commercial Buildings & Equipment

Commercial buildings account for 19% of the energy consumed in the United States.

Industrial Manufacturing & Agriculture

Accounting for about one-third of all end-use energy in the United States, the industrial sector consumes more energy than any other sector.

Transportation Vehicles & Systems

The transportation sector consumes approximately 28% of all end-use energy in the United States.

Behavior & Human Dimensions

Understanding human behavior is critical for achieving the goals of energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency Programs

The origin of utility-sector energy efficiency programs traces back to the energy crises in the 1970s, when a new concept of "energy conservation" emerged to help customers cope with soaring energy

Market Transformation

The term market transformation is the strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change in market behavior by removing identified barriers or exploiting opportunities t

Energy Efficiency Topics

Browse a list of topics related to energy efficiency