While you are trying to earn the LEED building certification, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to include the Energy Star label. Every little bit counts and it doesn’t hurt when the EPA promotes your organization to the press.

Energy Star Engineering Guide

Save More, Use Less, and Earn the ENERGY STAR
Did you know that a building or manufacturing plant can earn the ENERGY STAR label just like your refrigerator? An ENERGY STAR qualified facility meets strict energy performance standards set by EPA and uses less energy, is less expensive to operate, and causes fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its peers. Energy use in commercial buildings and manufacturing plants accounts for nearly half of all energy consumption in the U.S. at a cost of over $200 billion per year, more than any other sector of the economy. Commercial and industrial facilities are also responsible for nearly half of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to global warming.

Earn your Energy Star Label – Continued

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