New "Save On Clean Energy" campaign aims to
educate and connect consumers and community groups to information
on how to lower their energy bills and save on clean energy
upgrades
WASHINGTON, July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, nonprofit Civic
Nation and the U.S. Department of Energy are launching the Save On
Clean Energy campaign, representing a nonpartisan coalition of 50+
businesses, organizations and local government leaders. The
campaign will educate consumers and community leaders about new
incentives passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which are
estimated to save Americans billions of dollars in energy costs.
Save On Clean Energy will promote the historic rebates and tax
incentives available for upgrades like heat pumps and solar panels,
as well as help consumers and local organizations create clean
energy plans that work for them.
Right now, consumers and community leaders who want to save
money face a complicated web of tools and resources that may be
difficult to navigate. The Save On Clean Energy campaign helps
address this problem:
- The campaign will launch a clean energy savings resource hub,
aggregating and curating tools and resources to help consumers and
community leaders learn about available incentives, like tax
credits and rebate opportunities.
- The campaign will build a network of trusted messengers to
share information about these benefits with their neighbors,
networks and communities.
- The campaign will coordinate a series of customized trainings,
briefings and workshops for key stakeholders including school
districts, houses of worship, hospitals, local governments and more
to learn about clean energy saving opportunities.
- The campaign will partner with local elected officials and
community based organizations to host events across the country to
highlight how communities are already benefiting from these clean
energy investments, showing the impact firsthand.
"Millions of Americans are eligible to lower their energy bills
and dramatically reduce the cost of upgrades like heat pumps, solar
panels and more. But right now, many consumers don't know how to
take advantage of these historic incentives," said
Kyle Lierman, CEO of Civic
Nation. "We want to make sure that homeowners, renters and
community institutions like schools, hospitals and houses of
worship understand how they can save. We are excited to team up
with a dynamic coalition of 50+ organizations that will help us
reach people in every corner of the country."
Thanks to newly available incentives in the Biden-Harris
Administration's Inflation Reduction Act, it's more affordable than
ever to invest in upgrades like heat pumps, solar panels,
insulation, cooking appliances and more. According to
the Department of Energy, Americans will save approximately
$38 billion on electricity bills.
"Every day the Department of Energy strives to build upon the
clean energy transition in a way that benefits ALL Americans. We
are proud to partner alongside Civic Nation and its clean energy
savings campaign to ensure all communities are informed and
equipped with the correct tools and resources to take advantage of
the historic incentives and investments thanks to the leadership of
President Biden and Vice President Harris," said Jeffrey Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant
Secretary in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy. "To utilize their coalition of diverse organizations
and groups will truly allow us to reach Americans in every corner
of the country, leaving no community behind as we transition to a
clean energy economy."
"Despite our progress on implementing the Inflation Reduction
Act's tax credit and rebate programs for consumers to save money on
clean energy, too many Americans still don't know about these
programs," said John Podesta,
Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate
Policy. "The Save on Clean Energy campaign is launching at a
critical time to empower Americans across the country to take
advantage of these incentives, lower their utility bills and help
tackle the climate crisis."
The campaign is supported by a diverse coalition of voices
coming together to promote these new investments and build a
pipeline of demand as more becomes available in states across the
country. The coalition brings together major non-profit
organizations like the United Way, industry partners like Carrier
and Sunrun, municipalities and a bipartisan network of mayors
across the country through Climate Mayors and key partnerships with
Rewiring America, League of Conservation Voters and Climate
Power.
You can view a list of partners at SaveOnCleanEnergy.org.
"It has never been more important to reduce the energy burden of
Americans. Embracing clean energy is saving on energy and our
climate financing is helping to make homes, businesses, schools and
churches cleaner and cheaper to power. We are proud to work side by
side with such a broad coalition helping bring clean energy to
every American for the first time," said Priscilla Sims Brown, CEO of Amalgamated
Bank.
"At United Way, we collaborate with neighbors to forge resilient
communities equipped to handle any challenge," said Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United
Way Worldwide and Power Forward Communities board member. "Our
widespread presence in 95% of U.S. communities positions us to
significantly enhance clean energy incentives through our
partnership with Civic Nation and its clean energy savings
campaign. This effort not only improves health and affordability
for millions, particularly in underserved areas, but also promises
sustainable benefits for our planet."
"Madisonians want to be part of the solution to climate change.
Now it is even easier to take action thanks to the new incentives
for energy efficiency, solar panels and other green technologies.
As we work on making housing more affordable in our community,
reducing energy costs for our residents is an important component
in making that possible," said Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. "The Biden-Harris Clean
Energy Plan is helping Madison reach our goal of running all City
operations off renewable energy by 2030. We anticipate receiving
tens of millions of dollars in grants and direct pay credits under
the Biden-Harris Plan."
"We're very excited to partner on this campaign to help American
households get the home upgrades they deserve," said
Ari Matusiak, CEO and co-founder of
Rewiring America. "Going electric means bill savings, improved
indoor air quality and enhanced home comfort. Rewiring America has
built tools to help homeowners and renters access incentives made
possible by the Inflation Reduction Act as well as those at the
state, local and utility level, for extra savings. The time to save
on electric home upgrades is now."
Visit SaveOnCleanEnergy.org to learn more about new
opportunities to reduce monthly energy bills as these programs
become available in states across the country.
About Civic Nation:
Civic Nation is a nonprofit
ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives
working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic
Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together
individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and
influencers to tackle some of our nation's most pressing social
challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and
campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective,
It's On Us, Save On Clean Energy, SAVE On Student Debt, We The
Action, and When We All Vote. Learn more here.
Save On Clean Energy communications are made solely by Civic
Nation.
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