This document provides a list of resources and descriptions for organizations to use as they try to implement energy efficient initiatives. By utilizing ENERGY STAR tools and resources, governments can significantly lower energy costs, thus freeing up resources that can be reinvested back in the local community. Numerous policies and voluntary programs are emerging across the country that leverage ENERGY STAR. For instance, energy disclosure laws that mandate energy benchmarking for commercial buildings often require governments to track energy usage first, before the law expands to cover other commercial buildings. The ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool is an easy to use, comprehensive tool that is used to assess compliance with most existing mandates. Learn more about how ENERGY STAR can help by downloading this document.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.