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Alliance Anticipates ^ÑStar^Ò-y December 9 Night

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Alliance Vice-Chair Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) presents the Charles H
Percy Award to Austin Mayor Will Wynn

The stars will come out during the Alliance^Òs Gala Evening with the
Stars of Energy Efficiency December 9. The Ronald Reagan International
Trade Center (ITC) will again be the glittering venue for the awards
dinner. The theme this year is "Celebrating the Season of Energy
Efficiency." Award recipients will be announced this month. In 2003, the
Alliance's top honor, the Charles H Percy Award, went to the City of
Austin, TX. The Star of Energy Efficiency was awarded to the US
Department of the Navy, Johnson Controls, and Frito-Lay, Inc. Rep. Edward
Markey (D-MA) won the Chairman's Award. More

Alliance Associates

Alliance Welcomes New Associates
The Alliance is proud to welcome the Consumer Energy Council of America
and the U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC) to the 2004 Associates
Program.

DOE Details How Industrial Plants Can Achieve Maximum Efficiency
[doe_logo.jpg] A new "tips sheet" from the DOE Industrial Technologies
Program provides quick advice on how to keep industrial systems
(compressed air, steam, motors, process heating) humming at maximum
efficiency. For a look at the tips, download DOE^Òs new BestPractices
Steam Tip Sheet, ^ÓConsider Installing High-Pressure Boilers with
Backpressure Turbine Generators^Ô
More Publications.

Transportation

Honda Adds Motorcycles to Hybrid Line-Up

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Honda Dio

Honda is venturing into totally new territory^×hybrid motorcycles and
scooters. The Japanese company announced that its hybrid scooter,
presumably akin to the 50cc Dio, will have 37 percent cleaner emissions
and be 1.6 times more fuel efficient than the comparable gasoline-powered
model. Honda, Toyota, and Ford are the only companies currently offering
hybrid vehicles to consumers. More.

California Allows 35+ MPG Cars in HOV Lanes;
Ford Cries Foul

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A commuter bus breezes by on this San Francisco HOV Lane.

Trying to move energy-efficient vehicles from showrooms to highways, the
California legislature voted to change to the rules for High Occupancy
Vehicle (HOV) lanes. Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would
open HOV lanes to vehicles that achieve 35 or more miles per gallon
(MPG). Ford, whose 2005 Hybrid Escape averages only 31 MPG on the
highway, argued that the 35 MPG requirement would discourage people from
buying American cars. Honda and Toyota both manufacture cars that meet
the 35 MPG requirement. More. Bill history. Also: HOV Use Makes Hybrids
Attractive to Buyers


What Have American Airlines^Ò Jets Learned from Hybrid Cars?
Airline companies have to factor in fuel costs as part of their overhead,
and refueling their tanks 75,000 times a month eats up a lot of gas
money. But American Airlines has been saving more fuel recently, tapping
into technology pioneered by innovative auto manufacturers like Honda.
American Airlines polishes its jets, rather than painting them, a
technology employed in the Honda Insight Hybrid vehicle. This decreases
their weight and drag. Also, just as hybrids use battery power at low
speeds, the American Airlines jets now taxi to runways under the power of
electric motors (in the guise of tug-trucks) instead relying on
over-powered^×gas-guzzling, and inefficient^×jet engines. More from
American Airlines Chair and CEO.
How do Honda Insights Work?

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American Airlines jets are polished, not painted, for less weight and
drag. This image is from the Web Museum of Commercial Aviation.

Alliance Board Member & Fannie Mae CEO Franklin Raines Reveals 'Secret'
to Buying More House
[frank_raines.jpg] Everyone wants to buy the most house for their money.
In an exclusive interview with e-FFICIENCY NEWS, Fanne Mae CEO and
Alliance Board Member Franklin Raines explains that one way to increase
the "bang-to-buck ratio" is to make sure a home is energy-efficient,
through an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM). Fannie Mae, once a government
agency and now a private mortgage company, offers numerous mortgage
products, including EEMs, to help low-, moderate-, and middle-income
Americans surmount barriers to home ownership. Raines talked with
e-FFICIENCY NEWS about EEMs and other ways Fannie Mae encourages energy
efficiency in homes.

e-FFICIENCY NEWS: At Fannie Mae, you have long made energy efficiency a
top priority. Can you explain why it makes sense to invest in an
energy-efficient home, and how Fannie Mae is helping people make energy
efficiency a priority?

[fannie_mae.jpg] Franklin Raines: The premise of an Energy Efficient
Mortgage is that a home buyer who chooses an energy-efficient home will
spend less on energy costs. This energy savings makes more funds
available to cover other housing expenses, allowing the homebuyer to
qualify for a bigger mortgage. For example, let^Òs say an
energy-efficient home will save the owner $100 a month on utilities. That
would boost the homeowner^Òs qualifying income another $1,200 annually,
allowing him or her to buy a better home at the same income level.

The first generation of Energy Efficient Mortgages 20 years ago didn^Òt
really catch on. So two years ago, Fannie Mae changed its underwriting
guidelines to make it easier to finance an energy-efficient home. Our new
Energy Efficient Mortgage allows people to finance 100 percent of the
value of the home with only a 3 percent down payment. We also adapted our
guidelines for low- to moderate-income families to require even less up
front. Qualification also is much quicker and easier. Lenders can use
their automated loan underwriting systems to get an immediate decision
for Energy Efficient Mortgages just like they do for any other standard
mortgage product Fannie Mae offers. We also have helped to promote a
network of independent, certified energy raters to reduce the cost of
energy ratings and make it easier for consumers to find an energy rater
everywhere in the nation. Full Interview.

Ice Cream and Energy Efficiency at 7th Annual 'Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy Expo'
[icecream_efficiency_150.jpg] Burnishing their cutting-edge reputations,
companies such as Alliance Associates IBM, 3M, Home Depot, and others
joined exhibitors in displaying their energy-efficient products and
services at yesterday^Òs 7th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency EXPO. The Expo, sponsored by the Sustainable Energy
Coalition (SEC) and House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Caucuses, drew more than 800 participants who enjoyed free ice
cream while learning about energy efficiency on Capitol Hill.
Participants also attended two lively panel discussions on topics
relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy. More.

[MEA%20logo.gif] MD Gov. Ehrlich Goes to Bat
For Energy Efficiency
Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich (R) has come out "front and center" to
back energy efficiency in TV spots produced by the Maryland Energy
Administration (MEA). The governor takes the stage in a number of TV ads,
and a 30-minute program showcasing energy-efficient homes, to promote
Energy Star new home builders in his state. The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is helping to fund print ads for Energy Star new homes in
Maryland newspapers to coincide with the TV ads. More.

PG&E to Businesses: Trade Profligacy for Profit
[PG&E_long.jpg] Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is offering businesses a
trade-off^×if businesses agree to curtail or cut their electricity use
during official power emergencies, PG&E not only will lower their rates
but also will give them access to Internet-based metering software. While
other power companies have used such "Demand Response Programs," which
proved popular with businesses eager to lower their monthly power bills,
PG&E is agressively marketing the programs, and sweetening the deal by
offering the advanced metering software which allows businesses to
monitor their power consumption minute-by-minute and, thus, maximize
efficiency and conservation efforts. PG&E^Òs programs reward business
customers for managing their electric loads when shortfalls are
predicted. More.

Alliance News

Green Campus Program Gears Up
For 2004 School Year
As the California summer waned, six university students had already
started their school work. They collected energy data, designed
energy-conservation brochures, and formed councils of interested
students, faculty, and staff to lay the groundwork for the first year of
the Alliance^Òs Green Campus program. The six California students are the
first interns for the Green Campuses pilot, which aims to save energy and
cut energy waste on university campuses. The program does this by getting
students to improve the way they approach using energy, and encouraging
them to buy products with an eye to energy efficiency. The program also
seeks to build student awareness about energy issues, while strengthening
academic learning. More information: Ryan Buckley.

Steam Digest: Volume IV Helps Energy Managers Keep Full Head of Steam

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Innovative, cost-cutting strategies to help industrial facilities boost
revenues, enhance productivity, and stay competitive with overseas
markets are spotlighted in the Steam Digest: Volume IV. Recently released
by the DOE and Alliance, the compendium of 10 articles details ways to
help plant managers improve operational performance. The new Digest
features authors employed by a variety of manufacturers, national labs,
and solution vendors and covers both the technical and managerial aspects
of industrial steam facility optimization. Ordering information: (877)
EERE-INFO (877-337-3463)
Excerpts and chapters
BestPractices resources and links

Alliance Staff Highlight Advances
At ACEEE Summer Study
Alliance staff led presentations on a wide range of topics at the 2004
August Summer Study, sponsored by the American Council for an Energy
Efficient Economy (ACEEE). A biennial tradition, the Summer Study brings
together energy-efficiency professionals from across the world. Alliance
presentations delved into consumer attitudes toward energy efficiency,
the role states play in setting energy policy, and whether scarce
efficiency resources are well spent in K-12 education. Overview of four
Alliance presentations. List of Alliance Presentations. Handout from
discussion on energy-efficiency educa! tion. Paper: Taking Up Where
Congress Left Off:
The Ascendancy of the States in a Post-Energy Bill World.

Alliance Enriches Staff; Expands Knowledge,
Practice Areas
As the temperature cools down, Washington is heating up, and the Alliance
is getting ready for a hot new year. Part of the simmering excitement
comes from new people in the mix at the Alliance. Recent hires include
people with long-standing ties to the Alliance, like Swarupa Ganguli, who
joins the Green Schools practice area, as well as fresh faces like Gail
Hendrickson, who is heading up the Alliance^Òs new Transportation
practice area. Rahul Vaswani takes the reins as the Watergy program
manager. See all staff.

Did You Know: Fast Facts
In just two decades U.S. energy consumption will increase by almost 40
percent ^Ö equivalent to the energy used today in California, Texas, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois (Alliance to Save Energy). Looking
for fast facts to spice up your articles or speeches? More quick facts.

Air Can Make Your Car More Fuel-Efficient
It^Òs true: properly inflated tires are safer, last longer, and can boost
your gas mileage by more than 3 percent. Other gas tips are available as
part of DOE's and the Alliance's Powerful $avings campaign.
English | español.

CA State: First Annual Energy-Efficiency Week: Sept. 12-18

Conferences

9/9
GasNetworks' Fourth Annual Heating Professionals Fall Conference

9/10
Two Distance Learning Seminars for Energy Managers

9/18-19
The Green Festival - DC

9/22-24
World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC)

9/22-23
Electricity Pricing for Rates Cases and Price Responsive Demand

9/25-28
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2004 Conference and Trade Show

9/26-29
ICC Annual Conference: 2004 Codes Forum

9/27-28
Midwest Energy Solutions: Efficiency Policy, Programs and Regional
Planning

9/28-29
Energizing the Northwest, Today and Tomorrow

9/28-30
NASEO 2004 Annual Meeting

9/28
MEEA's Inspiring Efficiency Awards Ceremony

9/29-30
Peak Load Management Alliance Fall Conference

10/18-19
International Conference for Enhanced Building Operation 2004

10/25-28
Fall ASERTTI Meeting

10/28-29
Energy Ethics 2004

11/6-7
The Green Festival - San Francisco

Jobs

At the Alliance

Development Associate

Energy and Water Efficiency Specialist/Program Manager

Communications Assistant/Associate

Beyond the Alliance

Executive Assistant
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

R&D Program Director
The Electricity Innovation Institute

Transportation Policy Analyst/Scientist/Attorney Natural Resources
Defense Council

Policy Analyst
Environmental Defense Partnership for Climate Action (PCA)

Resource Conservation Specialist
Willamette Education Service District

Director
Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida

Washington Representative
EPRI

All jobs

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