Energy Efficiency Resources for the
Commercial and
Institutional Sector
Many resources are available to help commercial and institutional
building managers increase energy efficiency. Selected resources are listed
below.
US Green
Building Council (USGBC) is a balanced, consensus coalition representing the
entire building industry that promotes the design, construction and operation of buildings
that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
The USGBC
has developed LEED™: the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building
Rating System. LEED is a leading-edge system for designing, constructing and certifying
the world’s best buildings, offering technical assistance, and accrediting LEED
professionals. Call #415-445-9500 for more information
ENERGYSTAR®
is a voluntary partnership between U.S. organizations
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) to promote energy efficiency in
buildings. ENERGYSTAR® recognizes buildings that have an overall energy performance among
the top 25 percent of all similar-use buildings nationally. Call the toll-free
ENERGYSTAR® Hotline at 1-888-STAR YES (1-888-782-7937) or visit
their website at www.energystar.gov.
Many of the energy efficiency resources
listed on the Industrial Sector Page also apply to the Commercial and
Institutional Sector. Please explore the Industrial
Sector Page for more energy efficiency options and ideas for your
buildings and facilities.
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