Strategies for Businesses, Developers, Institutions,
or Organizations
Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy-efficient lighting can involve a combination of strategies such
as using more natural daylight, using energy efficient light bulbs that
operate at a lower wattage, improving lighting controls and adjusting light
to appropriate task levels, and performing basic maintenance on light fixtures
to keep them running longer. By utilizing energy-efficient lighting you
will lower electricity costs and make your workplace more comfortable. <more>
Energy Star Buildings
The Energy Star Buildings strategy encourages participants to reduce
energy consumption and air pollution resulting from the generation
of energy. Participants are encouraged to achieve these objectives
by either becoming a Energy Star® partner or contract with a professional
energy consultant. <more>
Energy Star Homes
The Energy Star Homes strategy encourages reduction in energy consumption
and air pollution resulting from new residential construction. <more>
Energy Star Office Equipment
Energy Star® is a voluntary labeling program designed to identify
and promote energy-efficient products. Energy Star® Products include
a wide variety of products that meet efficiency standards including office
equipment, appliance, and electronics. <more>
Green Fuel Fleet
Low Impact Paving
Low-impact paving is a strategy for reducing smog-forming emissions from
paving roads, fire lanes, parking lots and other surfaces with asphalt.
By using non-petroleum-based paving systems, specially formulated sealants
and coatings, and special design features, communities can reduce smog-forming
emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). <more>
Low-VOC Building Materials
The low-VOC building materials strategy encourages the use of adhesives,
caulks, sealants, manufactured wood products and other building materials
with a VOC content significantly below current EPA limits. The use of
these products is considered one aspect of “green building”. <more>
Low-VOC Cleaning Products
Participants in this strategy use low-VOC, or clean, cleaning products
in lieu of conventional counterparts that emit hazardous and smog-forming
chemicals. <more>
Low-VOC Paints
Participants in this strategy use low-VOC and zero-VOC paints, primers,
and sealants in lieu of conventional counterparts. <more>
Natural Landscaping
Natural landscaping is a method for beautifying and enhancing areas around
buildings and other structures. Natural landscaping utilizes wild flora
to create surroundings that are aesthetically pleasing, easy to maintain
and resistant to seasonal stresses -- unlike conventional landscaping
which often involves the removal of native plants and the extensive
planting of lawns. Because natural landscaping requires less active
maintenance (such as mowing, fertilization and pesticide treatment),
it also promotes cleaner air. <more>
Diesel Retrofit
The Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program encourages participants to reduce
emissions from diesel powered construction equipment and heavy-duty
vehicles, such as trucks or buses, by installing pollution control
equipment, using cleaner fuels, or both. These voluntary reductions
go beyond any State or Federal requirements. <more>
Workplace Transportation Options
The Workplace Transportation Options strategy encourages employees to
drive less to work on a daily basis. Employers can achieve this objective
by offering a range of alternatives to driving alone to work, through
incentives to encourage this behavior and by working with transportation
service providers in implementing a WTO program. Employers with a strong
WTO program are encouraged to join EPA’s Commuter Choice Leadership
Initiative. <more> |