09/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 11:23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 9, 2024
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced legislation to boost innovative energy efficiency technologies and lower energy costs for families and small businesses across America. Specifically, the American Energy Efficiency Act would create a new national energy efficiency resource standard, which, according to experts, could save consumers over $56 billion on their energy bills and create 400,000 new jobs.
"Overcoming the climate crisis demands comprehensive solutions centered on securing the safety and prosperity of our communities. It's clear that, if we are to protect American families and small businesses from the drastically higher energy costs and other harms associated with a changing climate, Congress needs to take meaningful action today," said Rep. Clarke. "I am proud to work alongside Rep. Castor on behalf of legislation that will redefine energy efficiency in our nation, saving consumers billions, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs, and putting America on the right path forward."
"Improving energy efficiency is a win-win-win for Americans' pocketbooks, workers, and our fight against the costly effects of climate change," said Rep. Castor. "As Governor DeSantis fails to address rising energy costs for Florida families, the American Energy Efficiency Act would establish a nationwide energy efficiency standard to deliver much-needed savings while cutting harmful carbon pollution."
Specifically, the American Energy Efficiency Act would build upon state successes to establish a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS). This bill would help all states benefit from commercial, cost-effective energy savings technologies by:
The American Energy Efficiency Act is endorsed by numerous labor organizations, industry associations, and advocacy groups. View the full list here.
A one-page fact sheet on the bill is available here.
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