U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded Senate passage of energy efficiency legislation from Sen. Portman, R-Ohio, and Sen. Shaheen, D-N.H. The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 would promote increased energy efficiency for grid enabled water heaters and in buildings.

“Energy efficiency is good for our economy and the environment. It enables us to do more with less energy, and delivers savings to users throughout the supply chain,” Murkowski said. “I thank Senator Portman and Senator Shaheen for their hard work. This legislation is an important start to advancing additional efficiency measures that the committee will take up as part of a broader energy bill this spring.”

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a legislative hearing on April 30 to receive testimony on additional legislative proposals to advance energy efficiency in America. More information on these legislative proposals can be found on the committee’s website.

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