The EESCC standardization roadmap identifies many such opportunities, detailing 125 recommendations and timelines for action across five inter-related areas of focus:...

BY RYAN BELL (COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA) AND JON GIRE (NOW WITH CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA)    Many jurisdictions aiming for zero-waste operations or energy conservation have realized their buildings’ janitorial staff are critical partners. Here are some suggestions based on our experience working with the janitorial department at Alameda County on how to gain buy-in and support for sustainability efforts. (While we are working with County staff, these suggestions also apply to working with contractors.)

Disruptive market, demographic, fiscal, and environmental dynamics are fundamentally reshaping America’s economic landscape.

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the days are beginning to get longer, and you and everyone else in your community is getting ready to enjoy the outdoors in the coming spring and summer months.  One fun way to celebrate the warmer weather is to take a fun bike ride through the community or even start commuting and running errands by bike!   

This publication has been developed to assist local governments attain greater energy efficiency for their community members through ENERGY STAR program offerings.