Quick List of ENERGY STAR Resources for Buildings Save Energy, Save Money, Tools and and Fight Global Warming Resources How These Tools or Resources Help You GET STARTED Gain internal support and make energy management a priority. ENERGY STAR Challenge ENERGY STAR Partnership Teaming Up to Save Energy Guidelines for Energy Management Take the ENERGY STAR Challenge and improve the energy efficiency of America's commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more, www.energystar.gov/challenge Become an ENERGY STAR Partner and join the thousands committed to protecting the environment. www.energystar.gov/joinbuildings Use this "how-to" guide for assistance with setting up an energy management team in your organization. www.energystar.gov/energyteam Adopt EPA's proven strategy for superior energy management with tools and resources to help each step of the way. www.energystar.gov/guidelines TAP INTO HELP FROM EXPERTS Look for skilled ENERGY STAR contacts to help enhance energy management planning and implementation. MEASURE YOUR ENERGY USE Determine energy use and evaluate ways to improve energy efficiency. LOOK FOR THE ENERGY STAR Find tips and advice on purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified products. BUILDING & EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS Identify potential improvement opportunities and determine appropriate paths to implementation. Service and Product Provider (SPP) Directory Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs Find a Professional Engineer (PE) Portfolio Manager Target Finder ENERGY STAR Qualified Products and Procurement Building Upgrade Manual New Building Design Guidance Find expert help to assist in achieving your energy performance goals, www.energystar.gov/spp Identify regional energy efficiency program sponsors to find financial and technical assistance to improve energy efficiency. www.energystar.gov/programdirectory Search for Professional Engineers foryour building from a directory of those who have performed verifications for buildings that have already qualified forthe ENERGY STAR label. www.energystar.gov/pedirectory Measure the energy performance of your buildings on a 1-100 scale relative to similar buildings across the country, identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, and track improvement over time. www.energystar.gov/benchmark Generate energy performance ratings for new building designs and compare estimated energy usetoyourtarget. www.energystar.gov/targetfinder Find ENERGY STAR qualified products and guidance for procurement, www.energystar.gov/purchasing Learn about EPA's strategic five-stage approach for upgrading buildings to realize energy savings. www.energystar.gov/bldgmanual Apply best practices guidelines to help incorporate energy efficiency strategies into your building design. www.energystar.gov/newbuildingdesign ENERGY STARŪ is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. LEARN MORE AT energystar.gov ------- Quick List of ENERGY STAR Resources for Buildings (co Save Energy, Save Money, and Fight Global Warming CALCULATE ENERGY SAVINGS Make the financial case for energy efficiency improvements. TRAINING PROGRAMS Learn howto successfully implement energy management practices. CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS Receive EPA recognition to maintain momentum and support for communicating energy efficiency achievements internally and with the public. SPREAD THE WORD Highlight commitments and environmental and financial achievements to employees and consumers. Tools and Resources Building Upgrade Value Calculator Financial Value Calculator Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator ENERGY STAR Online Training: Live, Pre-Recorded, and Self-Guided ENERGY STAR Leaders ENERGY STAR Label Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Challenge Toolkit Building Profiles & Leaders' Stories ENERGY STAR Publications National Campaigns How These Tools or Resources Help You Estimate the financial impact of proposed investments in energy efficiency in office properties. www.energystar.gov/financialevaluation Determine how energy performance improvements can impact profit margins, earnings per share, and shareholder vaiue.www.energystar.gov/financialevaluation Estimate how much new equipment can be purchased and financed by the anticipated energy savings of an improvement project.www.energystar.gov/financialevaluation Learn more about available tools, resources, and national campaigns without leaving your computer. www.energystar.gov/businesstraining Improve the energy performance of your portfolio and become an ENERGY STAR Leader, www.energystar.gov/leaders Earn the ENERGY STAR label for commercial and industrial buildings that achieve a 75 or higher on the rating scale. www.energystar.gov/eslabel Meet specific design criteria for new buildings and distinguish project plans as "Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR." www.energystar.gov/designtoearn Share the outstanding commitment your organization has made to energy performance improvements and be honored by EPA. www.energystar.gov/awards Find ideas for educating employees, the public, and other stakeholders on your accomplishments. Gain access to tip sheets and customizable templates. www.energystar.gov/challengekit Highlight your success on the ENERGY STAR Web site through case studies on labeled buildings and energy reduction successes, www.energystar.gov/success Find brochures, posters, and other materials provided by ENERGY STAR thatyou can order or download to help promote partnership or participation with ENERGY STAR. www.energystar.gov/publications Join in ENERGY STAR'S national campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of energy efficiency. www.energystar.gov/nationalcampaigns For more information www.energystar.gov orcall1.888.STAR.YES (1.888.782.7937). United States Environmental Protection Agency &EFW Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)EPA430-F-07-021 August 2007 Recycled/Recyclable - Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on Recycled Paper (Minimum 50% Post-consumer Content) ------- |