Energy Efficiency

Federal Green Challenge (FGC)

Information and resources about EPA’s Federal Green Challenge which advances greening of government facilities and operations.

Summary of the Energy Policy Act

Provides a summary of the Energy Policy Act, which addresses energy production in the United States, energy efficiency; renewable energy; oil and gas; coal; vehicles and motor fuels, and climate change technology.

Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Energy Use

Suggests actions you can take to reduce the environmental impacts of your energy use, including being more energy efficient and switching to cleaner energy sources.

About the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory

Provides NVFEL's mission, organization, contact information, & links to its programs providing emission testing services for motor vehicle, heavy-duty engine, & nonroad engine programs.

Energy and the Environment

Provides general information on energy resources and their environmental effects; how electricity is delivered and used; and related tools and EPA program links.

Combined Heat and Power

CHP is on-site electricity generation that captures the heat that would otherwise be wasted to provide useful thermal energy such as steam or hot water than can be used for space heating, cooling, domestic hot water and industrial processes.

E3: Economy - Energy - Environment

E3 is a technical assistance framework helping communities, manufacturers, and manufacturing supply chains adapt and thrive in today's green economy. Find information on pollution prevention, sustainable business practices, and energy efficiency.

Energy Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Hosts capacity building and decision-support tools and data, best practice policy and program implementation information for state, local, and tribal governments on climate change, electrification, equity, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Webinar - States Taking Action to Align Utility Policies with Environment and Energy Goals

This August 2022 webinar featured three state regulatory experts on how states are increasingly adjusting and adopting programs to incorporate a broader set of environment and energy goals.

Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards Policy Toolkit

EPA’s Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards Policy Toolkit aims to inform and support state and local government decision makers who are planning to adopt existing building policies

State, Local, and Tribal Webinar Series

Explore webinars and EPA resources tailored for state, local, and tribal governments to plan energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate, clean energy, and electrification policies and programs.

Energy Savings and Impacts Scenario Tool (ESIST)

Energy Savings and Impact Scenarios Tool (ESIST) description and how to access.

California Clean Air Technology Initiative

The California Clean Air Technology Initiative is a partnership to develop clean air technologies for the San Joaquin Valley and South Coast Air Basins through collaborative projects in technology research, development, demonstration, and deployment.

How the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Affects Light Bulbs

Inefficient light bulbs are being phased out under the "New Light Bulb Law." It does not sweepingly ban incandescent bulbs, just those not energy efficient (with some exemptions). It also includes many provisions not pertaining to lighting.

Webinar - Learn about the CO-Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) Health Impacts Screening and Mapping Tool

This State and Local Climate and Energy Program webinar provides an overview of the CO-Benefits Risk Assessment Screening and Mapping Tool (COBRA). COBRA allows you to quantify the health benefits of air, climate, and energy policies and programs.

Download ESIST

Energy Savings and Impact Scenarios Tool description and how to access.

AVERT Webinars

This January 2023 webinar introduced AVERT 4.0, which allows users to model the "tailpipe to smokestack" energy and emissions impacts of electric vehicles. Results are presented at the county, state, and regional level, and can be incorporated into COBRA.