Working together to promote energy efficiency across the Mid-Atlantic

Energy Efficiency Stories is a project from the Energy Efficiency Alliance, or EEA. EEA is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in the Mid-Atlantic through education and awareness.

Energy Efficiency Stories uses on-the-ground storytelling to show how the energy efficiency industry creates real benefits for all kinds of people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and  beyond.

The Energy Efficiency Industry's Impact

98,277
Energy Efficiency jobs in just PA and NJ in 2021 (source)
75+
industry partners like Sealed and Google in PA & NJ
Energy efficiency saves money, makes people more comfortable, improves indoor air quality, reduces our carbon footprint, and it earns a profit for those businesses.
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Jeaneen Zappa
Executive Director, Energy Efficiency Alliance/EEA-NJ/KEEA
Energy efficiency does literally everything—it helps keep our homes comfortable, it helps the planet, it helps reduce our energy cost, and also—it creates lots and lots of jobs.
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Andy Frank
Founder and President, Sealed
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 EEA’s mission is carried out on the ground in Pennsylvania and New Jersey by state affiliate 501(c)6 organizations. Representing more than 70 member businesses, KEEA and EEA-NJ engage with legislative and regulatory bodies to educate decision-makers on the benefits of energy efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are examples of measures used to make homes more energy efficient?

Residential energy efficiency projects may include insulation and air sealing, more efficient (and potentially electric) heating and cooling, energy-saving appliances and lighting, window and door replacements, smart thermostats, and more.

The Department of Energy (DOE) offers an Energy Saver Guide that describes ways to improve home energy efficiency, and Energy Star explains many of these technologies.

What are examples of measures used to make commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings more energy efficient?

Commercial and industrial facilities can save energy by retrocommissioning current systems, proactively managing the timing of their energy loads, and improving HVAC systems, furnaces, and boilers; upgrading motors and variable frequency drives; using more efficient refrigeration systems, chillers, appliances, and lighting; and improving industrial processes. Most commercial facilities are best served by using a comprehensive energy management approach.

The DOE’s Better Buildings initiative explains energy efficiency approaches for industrial and commercial facilities. Energy Star offers guidelines for comprehensive energy management.

I am interested in funding resources for residential energy efficiency. Where can I learn more?

Whitehouse.gov offers a primer on existing and upcoming federal energy efficiency rebates and tax credits.

In New Jersey, there are residential energy efficiency programs administered by the BPU and the utilities. Learn more from the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

In Pennsylvania, multiple programs exist. A good starting point is the PUC page on Energy Savings, and check your utility’s website for offerings.

I am interested in funding resources for commercial, institutional, or industrial energy efficiency. Where can I learn more?

There are federal tax credits available for commercial energy efficiency projects.

In New Jersey, there are commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs administered by the BPU and the utilities. Learn more from the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

In Pennsylvania, multiple programs exist. Each large utility is required to offer programs specifically for commercial- and industrial-class customers. A good starting point is the PUC page on Energy Savings, and check your utility’s website for offerings.

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