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Energy Efficiency Target & Benchmarking Policy in OklahomaSenate Bill 1096 creates the Oklahoma State Facilities Energy Conservation Program and directs all state agencies and higher education institutions to benchmark energy use in all state facilities using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool; improve energy efficiency by at least 20 percent by the year 2020; and seek to obtain the ENERGY STAR for all eligible facilities. Oklahoma State Senate. Oklahoma Senate Bill 1096. Published 05/08/2012. Available at https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/legislation/53rd/2012/2R/SB/1096.pdf.
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Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Utah Cities & CountiesSince 2005, eight counties and 22 cities in Utah have participated in Rocky Mountain Power’s wattsmart Business Energy Efficiency Program. This case study highlights three projects, including a project in Salt Lake County whose building envelope upgrades resulted in energy savings of 246,970 kwh per year. Rocky Mountain Power. wattsmart Business Case Study Cities and Counties of Utah. Available at https://www.rockymountainpower.net/content/dam/rocky_mountain_power/doc/Business/Save_Energy_Money/UT_Case_Study_Cities_Counties.pdf.
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Energy Fund in San Jose, CAThe City of San José implemented an Energy Fund in 2005 to provide ongoing support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at municipal facilities. This case study contains an overview of the program's founding and financing, the standard operating procedure for the Fund, as well as a list of additional resources and similar programs. Local Government Commission. Best Practices in Financing: San Jose Energy Fund. Available at http://www.lgc.org/wordpress/docs/freepub/energy/case_studies/SanJose_EnergyFund.pdf.
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Energy Management in Commercial Buildings in Washington, D.C.This case study examines the energy management initiative implemented by The Tower Companies in three large, multi-tenant office buildings it owns and operates in downtown Washington, D.C. Tower’s initiative was designed to deliver to its buildings operations team better information about the energy use in each building to catch and correct operational stray, and to provide actionable recommendations to optimize energy use. This case study found that Tower’s real-time energy management initiative achieved a 13.2 percent reduction in electricity use in the three buildings, showing that substantial gains are possible when building owners operate their buildings with attention devoted to reducing the amount of energy wasted. Natural Resources Defense Council. Real Time Energy Management: A Case Study of Three Large Commercial Buildings in D.C.. Published 10/1/13. Available at http://www.nrdc.org/business/casestudies/files/tower-companies-case-study.pdf.
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Energy Management Information Systems ResourcesAs a part of the Department of Energy-led Better Buildings Alliance, the Energy Management Information Systems Team addresses the broad and rapidly evolving family of tools and services for managing commercial building energy use. These technologies include energy information systems (EIS), equipment-specific fault detection and diagnostic systems, benchmarking and utility tracking tools, and building automation systems. Their webpage contains tools and resources related to these technologies. [806]
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Energy Management Trainings for New York City EmployeesDEM created the Energy Management Institute (EMI) in partnership with the Building Performance Lab at the City University of New York and the Association of Energy Engineers. EMI offers energy management training programs for City employees to develop the skills necessary for the energy efficient operations and maintenance of municipal buildings. Course registration is open to employees at City agencies and institutions where DCAS pays the energy bills only, and is targeted to building operators, engineers, and tradespeople. A course catalog can be found on the DEM's website. New York City Division of Energy Management. Energy Management Institute. Available at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dem/html/training/training.shtml.
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Energy Partnership Program in CaliforniaThe California Energy Commission offer services to cities, counties, special districts, public hospitals, and public care facilities in the state of California to help identify the most cost-effective energy saving opportunities. Services include energy audits, feasibility studies, proposal reviews, equipment bid specifications, contractor selection, and more. The Energy Partnership Program is a continuously open program with no final filing date, though applicants must meet the following program selection criteria: commitment to implementing energy efficiency recommendations, high energy cost per square footage, and potential for energy savings. California Energy Commission. Energy Partnership Program. Available at http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/partnership/.
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Energy Performance Disclosure for Municipal Buildings in San Francisco, CAAs the first city on the west coast to publicly release municipal energy performance data, San Francisco is demonstrating public sector initiative in response to the Energy Performance Ordinance, adopted in 2011. This local ordinance requires owners of non-residential buildings to annually benchmark their buildings’ energy use in comparison to other similar facilities, and then disclose the results. San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Energy Benchmarking for Municipal Buildings. Available at http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=701.
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Energy Project Lease Financing for California Public AgenciesAvailable to public agencies throughout California, this flexible low-interest loan from a private lender can be used in conjunction with other utility or public financing, rebates and incentives. Designed exclusively for public agencies, it addresses challenges agencies face when trying to finance energy efficiency, water saving and renewable energy projects.The minimum loan amount is $250,000, but multiple projects can be bundled under a single loan. This Program is administered by the County of Los Angeles and funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. [994]
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Energy Savings Perfomance Contracts OverviewAn energy savings performance contract (ESPC) is a partnership between a building owner and an energy service company (ESCO), which conducts a comprehensive energy audit of facilities and identifies improvements to save energy. The ESCO designs and constructs a project that meets the building's needs and arranges the necessary funding, and guarantees that the improvements will generate energy cost savings to pay for the project over the term of the contract. The Department of Energy's ESPC page contains links to further resources about laws and requirements, case studies, trainings, assistance and contacts, and more. U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Savings Perfomance Contracts. Available at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-savings-performance-contracts.
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Energy Savings Performance Contracting: The ESPC ProcessThis two page fact sheet outlines the major steps in a typical ESPC process, including a description and resources associated with each step. U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Savings Performance Contracting: The ESPC Process. Available at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/solutioncenter/pdfs/T2_ICF_FS7_ESPCProcess_FINAL_052311.pdf.
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Energy Solutions and Incentives for Increasing Efficiency in Agriculture and IrrigationEnergy is a key resource for farmers. Smart energy management can be a powerful tool in addressing stricter regulatory standards and rising energy costs. This fact sheet provides an overview of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) services to improve energy management for agriculture and irrigation, as well as steps to identify and receive incentives and assistance for energy management services and water-efficiency upgrades. Pacific Gas & Electric. Energy Solutions for Agriculture and Irrigation. Published 01/01/2014. Available at http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/incentivesbyindustry/agriculture/AgFood-EM_Agriculture_Irrigation_Fact_Sheet.pdf.
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ENERGY STAR Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating & CoolingThis consumer guide advises property owners on a range of measures to increase the efficiency of heating and cooling systems, including performing preventative maintenance, utilizing a programmable thermostat, sealing heating and cooling ducts, selecting an HVAC contractor, and more. ENERGY STAR. A Guide to Energy-EfficientHeating and Cooling. Published September 2009. Available at http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/HeatingCoolingGuide%20FINAL_9-4-09.pdf?1b5c-d52a.
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ENERGY STAR Portfolio ManagerEPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is an online tool you can use to measure and track energy and water consumption, as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Use it to benchmark the performance of one municipal building or a whole portfolio of buildings, all in a secure online environment. Portfolio Manager is used by cities such as New York, Seattle, and Boston as well as the Canadian Government as the platform for their national energy benchmarking program for existing commercial and institutional buildings. [1140]
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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Training Program in Virginia Beach, VAThe City of Virginia Beach’s Energy Office offers a energy benchmarking training program as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) online energy management and tracking tool, Energy Star Portfolio Manager. To help organizations use this new and improved tool, City staff holds monthly training sessions on how to use the energy management program. [757]
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Energy Star Purchasing Policy in Cambridge, MAIn accordance with Cambridge's commitment to climate protection and energy efficiency, it is City policy that for any purchase or solicitation by a department for the purchase or lease of an energy-using product, the department must specify and purchase a product that carries the Energy Star label. For product categories not rated by Energy Star, the department must specify and purchase a product in the top 25% of its product category with regards to energy efficiency. City of Cambridge. Energy Star Purchasing Policy. Published 1/6/06.
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ENERGY STAR Rebate FinderThis web-based index of rebates for energy efficient equipment may be searched by product type as well as by utility, simply by entering the user's zip code or selecting from an alphabetical list of utilities. ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder. Available at http://www.energystar.gov/rebate-finder.
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ENERGY STAR Recommended Levels of InsulationInsulation levels are specified by R-Value, a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. The table at the link below depicts what levels of insulation are cost-effective for different climates and locations in the home and may be used as a guideline for energy efficiency standards within local building codes. ENERGY STAR. Recommended Levels of Insulation. Available at https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_insulation_table.
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ENERGY STAR Requirements for Geothermal Heat PumpsThis page displays the required energy efficiency ratings for geothermal heat pumps to receive an ENERGY STAR product certification. Many PACE programs require geothermal heat pumps to be ENERGY STAR certified in order to be eligible for financing. Energy Star. Energy Efficiency Requirements for Geothermal Heat Pumps. Available at http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=geo_heat.pr_crit_geo_heat_pumps.
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ENERGY STAR Resources for Existing BuildingsThe Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy's joint ENERGY STAR program encompasses federally recognized standards for energy efficiency used for product certification, building benchmarking, as well as for many programs and policies administered at the state and local levels. Resources for building owners seeking energy savings or green building certification can be found on the ENERGY STAR website. ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR for Existing Buildings. Available at http://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings.
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ENERGY STAR Windows Performance CriteriaSince energy efficient performance of windows, doors, and skylights varies by climate, ENERGY STAR fenestration product recommendations are given for four U.S. climate zones. This chart from the Efficient Windows Collaborative displays required properties for windows and other fenestration products by each climate zone. Efficient Windows Collaborative. ENERGY STAR Windows Performance Criteria . Available at http://www.efficientwindows.org/energystar.php.
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Energy Storage & Conversion Technologies OverviewStorage and conversion technologies are energy management technologies that store energy generated from any source when the demand for grid electricity is low, and then convert the stored energy back to electricity to send to the grid when the demand peaks.This resource contains a brief technical overview of energy storage, highlights its benefits and barriers, and discusses current developments in legislation and financing methods. ICLEI. Municipal Clean Energy Toolkit. Available at http://www.icleiusa.org/action-center/tools/municipal-clean-energy-toolkit/clean-energy-overview/storage-conversion-technologies.
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Energy Storage and Renewable Portfolio Standards ReportStates which have taken the lead in promoting clean energy through Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) may look to increase the value of renewable energy by adopting policies encouraging energy storage. This paper explores the question of whether energy storage is a good fit for an RPS, and assesses alternative ways to encourage storage. The paper attempts to stimulate thinking by posing a series of questions that policymakers and regulators should consider. Clean Energy States Alliance. Does Energy Storage Fit In An RPS? Published June 2014. Available at http://www.cesa.org/assets/2014-Files/CESA-Energy-Storage-and-RPS-Holt-June2014.pdf.
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Energy Storage in Resource Planning & ProcurementThis presentation from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Staff Subcommittee on Energy Resources & the Environment discusses the value of incorporating energy storage into integrated resource planning and procurement for utilities, as well as several case studies from utilities around the country. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. Energy Storage in Resource Planning & Procurement. Presented July 2013. Available at http://www.narucmeetings.org/Presentations/Praveen%20Kathpal%20AES%20Energy%20Storage.pdf.
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Energy Storage Incentive Plan from NYSERDA and Con EdisonThis report describes the joint effort between NYSERDA and Con Edison that includes an energy storage incentive plan to reduce electricity demand by 125 megawatts (MW) across its service area. Incentives for both battery and thermal energy storage amount to as much as $2,000 per kW of power storage, in addition to the $$600 per kW currently offered by NYSERDA as of 2014. Con Edison & NYSERDA. Indian Point Energy Center Energy Efficiency, Demand Reduction, and Combined Heat & Power Implementation Plan. Published 2/3/14. Available at http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Common/ViewDoc.aspx?DocRefId={38EDB97D-DFD9-47DD-9699-EBA508C237AD}.
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