State Government
Sector: State Government
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Energy consumption in state and local government buildings totals 980 trillion Btus annually. State buildings could reduce energy use by up to 100 trillion Btus. Energy efficiency in the public sector reduces costs, enables needed funding for public priorities, and demonstrates good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. |
2016 Progress Report
Since 2011, Better Buildings Challenge partners and energy efficiency commitments have tripled, resulting in energy cost savings that now exceed the $1.3 billion mark, and the sharing of hundreds of proven solutions.
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Featured Solutions
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16-Agency Energy Competition Implementation Model Maryland developed and launched a competition as one of its key strategies to mobilize the largest energy-consuming state agencies to reduce their energy use through a lead-by-example model.
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Utility Savings Initiative Implementation Model North Carolina formed the Utility Savings Initiative program to reduce energy and water use in State-owned buildings and capture statewide utility savings.
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Guaranteed Energy Savings Program Implementation Model Minnesota delivered technical, financial, and contractual assistance to state agencies to support the implementation of Energy Savings Performance Contracting.
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Carvel State Office Building Showcase Project Delaware's Carvel State Office Building offered a unique opportunity to implement both larger scale energy conservation measures (ECMs) such has heavy mechanical systems alongside standard water saving and lighting measures.
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Hogan/Wrentham Comprehensive Energy Project Showcase Project Massachusetts conducted a comprehensive energy retrofit of a former state hospital and residential care facility now serving residents with developmental disabilities funded by a variety of bonds, funds, and incentives.
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