Reducing Energy Use

Photo courtesy Flickr user Wonderlane Step Two: Reduce Your Energy Use
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Once you’ve formed a dedicated team to create, implement and monitor your company’s energy action plan, begin evaluating the many energy-saving opportunities available.

High voltage transmission lines near the Washington Oregon border. Fast Facts: Why Reduce Energy Use?
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Fast facts about commercial buildings’ energy use.

Your office building is the skin between you and the outside world. Make sure it's comfortable to live in. Introduction to the Building Envelope
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A building’s envelope, or its skin, is the barrier between interior and exterior environments. There are a number of strategies, ranging from proper sealing techniques to cool roofs and overhangs that prevent heat loss and extreme heat gain.

Lighting is a major user of energy in the office. Tackle this early on to achieve energy savings and higher levels of employee satisfaction. Introduction to Lighting
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Lighting is a major user of energy in the office. Tackle this early on to achieve energy savings and higher levels of employee satisfaction.

We help you find ways to get employees out of their cars. Four Good Ideas for Reducing Commuting Footprints
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1. Commuter benefit programs In West Coast states, companies with more than 100 employees are required to participate in commuter trip reduction programs, (In San Francisco companies with 20 or more employees have to meet this requirement.) but commuter benefit programs can be successful at smaller businesses as well. Alternative commuter programs are easy to implement […]

New York City, New York, USA Fast Facts: Building Energy Use
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Fast facts about building energy use and why efficiency matters.

for lease How to Use Your Lease as a Green Office Tool
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Green leases help ensure that building owners and tenants work together to maintain sustainable operations and management practices.

DSCN8981 How to Fund Energy Efficiency: Federal and State Incentives
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The Energy Policy Act of 2005 included many incentives for consumers and businesses that invest in energy-efficiency technologies.

Cities have been greening their vehicle fleets. You can, too. Introduction to Fleet Vehicles
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Fleet vehicles can be a big piece of a company’s environmental impact. Consider the following ways to help you reduce energy use — and a host of other issues! — with the following rules of thumb.

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Fast facts about vehicle fleets and their impact on energy consumption.