Promoting Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR
Type
Ordinance or Resolution
Year
2011
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces
Municipal buildings and infrastructure present opportunities for public savings through energy efficiency improvements. This guide outlines best practices for energy efficiency benchmarking and emphasizes the benefits of the Department of Energy's ENERGY STAR program, which helps building owners and managers reduce energy consumption. It recommends assessing current building performance, developing, and implementing a comprehensive action plan, and evaluating efficiency progress.