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Alcoa Questionnaire Screens Capital Projects for Energy Waste Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Alcoa
Sector: Industrial
Type of Tool: Questionnaire
Alcoa developed a comprehensive energy efficiency questionnaire to help employees identify opportunities for energy savings and avoid locking in energy waste when purchasing long-lived capital assets.
Building Operating Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Evergreen Public Schools
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
In support of Evergreen Public Schools’ Policy 8600 (Efficient and Responsible Use of Resources), guidelines have been established regarding building operating standards. The purpose of the standards is to minimize resource use while maintaining healthy, effective, and comfortable learning and working environments for students and staff.
Cooling Tower Efficiency Factsheet Solutions at a Glance
Partner:
Sectors: Commercial, Multifamily, Local Government
Type of Tool: Guidance
The City of Los Angeles Better Buidlings Challenge developed this guide on cooling tower efficiency for their community partners.
District Energy Plan Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Bullitt County Public Schools
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
Bullitt County Public School District established an Energy Team and developed the District Energy Plan to educate the community and create a road map to energy management.
Energy Conservation Incentive Program Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Albuquerque Public Schools
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
Albuquerque Public Schools established the Energy Management Program that encompasses most all of maintenance and operations (M&O) including the Electrical and Mechanical Departments and Energy Conservation office and Water & Energy Conservation Committee (WECC).
Fab Four Energy Buddy Program & Checklists Solutions at a Glance
Partner: HEI Hotels & Resorts
Sector: Commercial
Type of Tool: Checklist
HEI Hotels & Resorts implemented the Fab Four Energy Buddies program to help achieve the full value of energy efficiency through smart O&M procedures and effective employee engagement.
Financing Calculator for Retail Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Sector: Commercial
Type of Tool: Energy Savings Calculator
This calculator is designed to help retail professionals understand how they can leverage external financing to fund energy or sustainability projects within their portfolios as well as view basic finance metrics for a specific project.
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Getting a Great Proposal: Tips to Help Your Contractor Get the Right Bid Solutions at a Glance
Partner:
Sector: Local Government
Type of Tool: Checklist
The city of Los Angeles Better Buidlings Challenge has been helping its partners improve the proposals they receive from contractors.
Innovative Financing Approach for K-12 Energy Efficiency Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Douglas County School District, NV
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Financing
Douglas County School District (DCSD), financed $10.7 million in Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) through an energy savings performance contract combined with a tax exempt installment-purchase agreement (IPA).
Legrand Drives Employee Engagement through Innovative Energy Marathon Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Legrand
Sector: Industrial
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
As part of its efforts to drive greater energy savings through employee engagement and behavior change, Legrand North America conducted its first Energy Marathon, an organization wide contest to see which of its 18 North American sites could reduce electric usage the most over a 26.2 day period.
Maintenance Plan Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) is designed to: Ensure continuation of a multi-year maintenance program providing a means of measuring actual progress against planned accomplishments. By tracking these trends, deficiencies may be maintained at a manageable level or used to reveal inefficiencies that must be addressed in future budget processes.
One Behavioral “Switch” At a Time Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Alachua County Public Schools
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
Alachua County Public Schools developed a process to manage plug loads at their schools to save energy and instill efficiency measures into the students, faculty and staff.
Performance Based Energy Incentive Award Program Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Mesa County Valley School District 51
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Outreach Materials
A district energy policy was created along with the Performance Based Energy Incentive Award Program directly tied to energy savings, program participation, and leadership. Energy incentive monies are returned to the department implementing the conservation measures to be utilized for further energy and resource conservation efforts.
Resource Conservation Management Program Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Camas School District
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Corporate Energy Policies
Camas Public Schools will model environmental stewardship by instituting a plan to educate students, teachers and staff about the importance of conserving natural resources and lessen environmental changes.
SCORE/City Smart program Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Houston Independent School District, TX
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Financing
The SCORE/CitySmart program mission is to provide a plan to address lighting and air conditioning (HVAC) projects with incentives based on the amount of peak electricity demand a project saves then paid after a project has been completed.
Solar 4R Schools Program Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Portland Public Schools
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Financing
During the 2015-2016 school year, PPS is partnering with Portland General Electric and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to bring solar power to six additional schools.
Sustainability Management System Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Poudre School District, CO
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Energy Management Guides
Building off the success of applying sustainability in constructing new schools, remodels, and school improvement projects, Poudre School District reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting a Sustainability Management System (SMS) that extends the principles of sustainability to all of its operations.
Sustainable Energy Sources and Savings Solutions at a Glance
Partner: Fort Atkinson School District
Sector: Education
Type of Tool: Financing
Gaining approval from the citizens through a referendum to install new Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for school district buildings paved the way for the district to continue its efforts in finding ways to conserve energy with green sustainable methodologies.