Legislation & Energy Policy

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) State Energy Efficiency Policy Database

This site serves as an easy-to-use online database of energy efficiency policies in the states, searchable by state or by policy. The database covers: appliance standards, building codes, clean distributed generation policies, tax incentives, vehicle policies, and a host of utility-related energy efficiency information. Eventually this site will also cover policies for all states and will be expanded to include state climate policies and smart growth initiatives.

Planning, Budget & Analysis: Budgeting

This site allows access to the U. S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), where summarized and detailed budget information is offered (via PDF downloads).

California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings

From the California Energy Commission - The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods. California's building efficiency standards (along with those for energy efficient appliances) have saved more than $36 billion in electricity and natural gas costs since 1978. It is estimated the standards will save an additional $43 billion by 2013. The current (2001) Standards and the 2005 Standards may be downloaded from this website.

European Commission Energy Website

European Union - Energy Activities

The National Commission on Energy Policy

The White House

U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Policy

U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy State Policy

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources