ENERGY
Energy & Climate Change
in New England
COMMUNITY ENERGY CHALLENGE
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U.S. EPA | ENERGY OUTREACH AT EPA NEW ENGLAND
ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE:
The Energy and Climate Change efforts at EPA
New England include working with federal, state, local
organizations and New England citizens to reduce energy use by provid-
ing tools, guidance and technical assistance for energy efficiency, cleaner
fuels and renewable sources of energy. The goal of these efforts is to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the impacts of climate change.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Community Energy Challenge promotes energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy in New England cities and towns. Energy
used by commercial and industrial buildings in the United States is responsible for nearly 50 percent of our national emissions of
greenhouse gases (GHG) that contribute to global climate change. State and local government agencies spend more than $10 billion a
year on energy to provide public services and meet constituent needs. Nearly one-third of the energy used to run typical government
buildings can be conserved. EPA challenges all New England communities to save money and reduce GHG emissions by assessing their
energy use, taking action to improve energy efficiency, and seeking out renewable energy choices. EPA New England provides technical
assistance and recognition to every community that joins the Challenge!
THE COMMUNITY ENERGY
CHALLENGE: STEP BY STEP
Step 1. Take the Pledge.
Agree to assess energy use in your community's
schools, municipal buildings and/or wastewater
facilities. Set a target for reductions (at least 10%
lower than your baseline) in energy use intensity
(energy use per square foot) and the timeframe
in which to achieve the target
Step 2. Use the ENERGY STAR Portfotio Man-
ager tool to assess your community's enetgy use.
Track energy use per square foot costs, and green-
house gas emissions. Log onto the ENERGY STAR®
Web site and assess your buildings with the help of
the free ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool.
Contact us (see below) with any questions. Learn
more through free online webinars.
Step 3. Understand opportunities
for efficiency.
Use ENERGY STAR and Community Energy
Challenge resources including the Building Up-
grade Manual and regional organizations to
identify opportunities for energy use reductions
through energy efficiency and renewables.
Step 4. Recognize successes.
Let EPA - and the nation - know about your
successes. Buildings that perform well are eligible
for national ENERGY STAR recognition. With
your permission, we'll be collecting information on
cost savings as well as energy and greenhouse gas
emissions reductions. Just let us know how you're
doing, and remember: all data entered into Portfo-
lio Manager are private until you share it with us.
For more information and to access ENERGY
STAR Tools go to: www.energystar.gov/
BENEFITS TO MEMBERS:
• Free web-based training in benchmarking
and energy management
• Recognition for leading communities, including
regional and national recognition-based
training, media events, and case studies
• A monthly email update including
information on funding opportunities,
trainings and events
For more information on the Community Energy
Challenge including how to join, success stories,
and contacts, please visit www.epa.gov/
region 1 /eco/energv/energy-cnal lenge.html.
Further information may be obtained through
the key contacts listed below, or by contact-
ing: Cynthia Greene, Manager, Energy &
Climate Unit, (617) 918-1813 or greene.
cynthia@epa.gov
KEY CONTACTS:
LINDA OARVEAU
ENERGY STAR"
Community Energy
Challenge
(617) 918-1718
darveau.linda@epa.gov
JASON TURGEON
Wostewoter Treatment Plants
Community Energy
Challenge
(617) 918-1637
turgeon.jason@epa.gov
CYNTHIA VEIT
Renewable Energy
Community Energy
Challenge
(617) 918-1666
veit.cy.nthia@epa.gov
GENERAL INFO:
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