Bring Your Green to Work with ENERGY STAR®
How to save energy and protect the environment—all without leaving your workplace!
Energy and the Environment
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The Link Between Energy Use & Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Every building uses energy, which is most often generated by the burning of fossil fuels.
• Burning fossil fuels, such as coal, releases greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere which contribute to climate change.
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The Big Picture: Energy Use in the United States
The buildings where we work, play, and learn are responsible for nearly 50% of our country’s energy use
at a cost of over $200 billion a year.Energy Information Administration, 2003 CBECS Detailed Tables
Residential22%
Transportation28%Commercial
18%
Industrial32%
Residential17%
Transportation28%
Commercial17%
Industrial28%
Other10%
The Big Picture: Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States
Commercial buildings and industrial facilities are responsible for 45% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas and Sinks: 1990-2005, US EPA
Did You Know?
The energy used by a building to support just one office worker for a day causes
more than twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as that worker’s drive to and
from work?
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency
• The average building wastes 30% of the energy it consumes because of inefficiencies.
• If the energy efficiency of U.S. commercial and industrial buildings improved by 10%:– Savings of $20 billion.– Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
equal to about 30 million vehicles.
… a year
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EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program: An Effective Solution
• Since 1992—good for the environment; good for the bottom line.
• More than 60 different categories of ENERGY STAR qualified products.
• Tens of thousands of ENERGY STAR certified buildings.• More than 1 million ENERGY STAR qualified homes.
Energy efficiency
Greenhouse gas emissions
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
=
Healthier environment for American families
ENERGY STAR and the Buildings Where We Work, Play and Learn
• Buildings that perform in the top 25% of energy efficiency nationwide compared to their peers may be eligible for the ENERGY STAR.
• ENERGY STAR certified buildings:– Use 35% less energy.– Generate 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions.– Cost 50 cents less per square foot to operate (office
buildings).
• Look for the ENERGY STAR next time you go to the grocery store or choose a hotel for your next vacation! (See energystar.gov/buildinglist.)
Helping Organizations Improve Energy Efficiency
• EPA has challenged organizations to improve the energy performance of their buildings by 10% or more.
• Thousands of organizations are working toward this goal—and beyond.
• We are answering this Challenge.– Took the ENERGY STAR Challenge in XXXX [or] Joined
ENERGY STAR as a partner in XXXX.– Taking steps in our organization to save energy and
educate our employees, such as this brownbag!
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What Our Partnership with ENERGY STAR Means
• We’ve joined more than 5,800 other ENERGY STAR partners to improve the energy efficiency of buildings where we work, play and learn.
• ENERGY STAR partners have helped prevent emissions equal to the electricity used by more than 60 million American homes per year.
• Improving energy efficiency frees up financial resources for other uses.
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What We’re Doing to Save Energy
• As part of the ENERGY STAR partnership commitment, we agreed to:– Measure and track energy use in the buildings we own
or manage.– Develop a plan to improve energy performance.– Make energy efficiency upgrades.– Spread the word about energy efficiency to others.– Design new buildings that we own or manage to be
energy efficient. • In addition, we’ve decided to go green by:
– Recycling cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, and metals.– Using recycled paper.– Cutting down on water use.
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You Can Help!
• Like everything we do here at Organization Name, energy efficiency is a team effort.
• Small changes make a big impact.
• By working together, we can save energy and help protect the environment.
What You Can Do to Help Save Energy
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Bring Your Green to Work
• www.energystar.gov/work
• EPA can help you make many of the same green choices at work as you make at home.
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Bring Your Green to Work Resources
www.energystar.gov/work
Building tour video
Animated workplace tools
Tip card and posters
Green team checklist
Energy quiz
Fast facts
…and more!
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Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour
www.energystar.gov/work
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Explore Energy-Efficient Workplaces
www.energystar.gov/work
From an office cubicle to a manufacturing plant, these interactive workplace tools show the steps we can all take
to do our part and save energy!
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Office Cubicle
www.energystar.gov/work
Blinds – During cold weather, take advantage of
the sun’s warmth by keeping blinds open during daylight hours. To keep out the heat of the summer sun,
close blinds in warm weather.
Vent – Make sure window vents are clear
of papers and other items so the air can
circulate freely.
Monitor/ computer – Look for the ENERGY STAR and enable power management settings on your work
computer and monitor so they automatically enter a low-power
mode when not in use.
Programmable thermostat –programmable thermostats
can automatically adjust your building’s temperature
settings so energy is not wasted to cool or warm air
when the building is empty.
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Office Cubicle
www.energystar.gov/work
Cell phone – Unplug battery chargers or power adapters when equipment is fully charged or disconnected from the charger. On average,
ENERGY STAR qualified battery chargers and adapters use 30-35% less energy than conventional
models.
Challenge poster – Take the ENERGY STAR Challenge, a national call-to-action to improve the energy efficiency of
America’s commercial and industrial buildings. Encourage your employer and co-workers to do the same! You can also order
free brochures and posters for your office or for employee fairs and Earth Day activities at energystar.gov/publications.
Multifunction device (printer/copier/scanner) – An ENERGY STAR qualified multifunction device that
combines several capabilities (print, scan, copy) can save energy and space. Make sure power management
features are enabled for additional savings.
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Office Cubicle
www.energystar.gov/work
Desk lamp – Replace the bulbs in desk lamps with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). These light bulbs use
about 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer! ENERGY STAR qualified lamps and light fixtures are
also available for even more energy savings.
Water cooler – Did you know EPA qualifies water coolers? On average, ENERGY STAR models require about half as much energy as standard units. Encourage your employer to look for one that has earned the ENERGY
STAR.
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Office Cubicle
www.energystar.gov/work
Power strip – Even when turned off, electronic and IT equipment often use a small amount of electricity when
plugged in. Use a power strip as a central “turn off” point when you are done using
office equipment to completely disconnect the
power supply.
You – You can make a difference by getting involved! Create a Green Team with your co-
workers to help save energy and reduce office waste. Set a goal to make your building one of the most energy efficient in the nation
and earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR.
Light switch – Remember to turn off
your lights when leaving conference
rooms and your work space, especially at the end of the day.
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plant
www.energystar.gov/work
Bay Door – Close bays and doors when not in use to prevent loss of heat or
cooled air.
Motor – Maintain motors. Create a motor management plan, and use the right-sized motor for the application. Install variable
frequency drives for fluctuating loads, and replace old motors with premium efficiency
motors.
Light switch – Don’t overlook lighting in plants. It is a great
opportunity for energy savings. Turn off lights when not in use, and
install lighting controls.
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Energy Management – Develop an energy
management program. Plants with sound
energy management practices save more energy. Use EPA’s
ENERGY STAR Facility Energy Assessment tool
to evaluate your energy management
practices!
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plant
www.energystar.gov/work
You – You can make a difference by getting involved! Create an Energy Team with your co-
workers. Set a goal to make your plant more energy-efficient. Encourage your company to
take the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and adopt a goal to improve energy efficiency by
10% within 5 years. Order brochures and posters from EPA to promote
saving energy in your workplace.
Exhaust System – Don’t blow money
out the vent! Exhaust systems are big
energy users. Turn them off when not
needed. Add variable frequency drives to
fan motors.
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Compressed Air Pipe – Did you know that tiny leaks in compressed air systems can cost
hundreds of dollars extra each year? Compressed air is the most expensive plant
utility! Repair leaks regularly, use compressed air only for critical uses, reduce pressure where possible, and monitor compressor performance.
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plant
www.energystar.gov/work
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Power Switch – Turn off equipment during non-production periods. Walk the plant when it is down
for maintenance, at night, and during other off hours to see what can be shut down when not in
use (lighting, motors, etc.). Create shutdown procedures, train employees on how to use them,
and make sure they are followed.
Lighting – If some work spaces seem too bright,
they may be over lit. Talk to your energy and safety teams about optimizing
lighting levels and upgrading lights with more efficient
technology.
Boiler – Tune your boilers. Install or improve existing
insulation. Consider an economizer to
recover waste heat.
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Explore an Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plant
www.energystar.gov/work
Monitor/ computer – Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified computers and enable
power management settings on your computer and monitor so they automatically enter a low-power mode when not in use.
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Steam Trap – If your plant uses steam, odds are that
10% of your steam traps are failing—wasting energy and
money! Maintain steam traps regularly and know
how to identify non-performing traps.
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Tips for Saving Energy at Work
• Use the ENERGY STAR power management settings on your computer and a power strip as a central “turn off” point.
• Unplug electronics once they are charged.
• Replace the light bulb in your desk lamp with an ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, and turn off lights when you leave.
• Keep air vents clear of paper, files, and office supplies.
• Create a Green Team with your co-workers. 27
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Tips for Saving Energy at Home
• Replace your five most frequently used light fixtures or the bulbs in them with ENERGY STAR qualified lights.
• Use a programmable thermostat.• Look for the ENERGY STAR when
buying home appliances, electronics, and heating and cooling systems.
• Find and seal air leaks to the outside.
• Take the ENERGY STAR pledge. 28
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Create a Green Team
• What is a Green Team?– A group of people from
across the organization who want to create a greener workplace.
• Why a Green Team?– A team approach helps
build momentum for positive change and improves buy-in from all levels of the organization.
– Empowers staff to address energy efficiency issues directly.
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What Our Green Team Can Accomplish
• Identify areas for improvement.• Brainstorm energy efficiency steps to take in our
office.– Which ideas from the tip card and ENERGY STAR @
work and/or @ the factory tools can we apply now individually?
– What ideas should the team tackle?– What ideas might need support from senior
management?– Others?
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Get Started
• Determine Green Team first steps:– Identify interested coworkers and candidate
members.– Schedule a kick-off meeting.
• Consider how to win company support for:– Becoming an ENERGY STAR partner.– Taking the ENERGY STAR Challenge.
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Other Steps You Can Take to Save
Energy
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Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/changetheworld
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Look for the ENERGY STAR
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Find ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings in Your Area
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Find ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings in Your Area
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Kids Can Help, Too
• Visit the ENERGY STAR Kids’ Site– www.energystar.gov/kids
• Join Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax to learn fun ways kids can save energy and help protect the environment.
• Interactive games, puzzles, quizzes, brainteasers, and stories.
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Test Your Energy IQ
www.energystar.gov/work
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For more information, please contact:
Organization contact:Your namePhone #Email address
EPA’s ENERGY STAR program1.888.STAR.YES
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