National Association of State Energy Officials
This site provides state-by-state summaries of programs partially funded with federal energy State Energy Program (SEP) dollars. Issues of concern to NASEO include electric and gas utility, transportation, buildings, research, economic development, environmental, energy efficiency, renewable energy and other energy-related matters.
ENERGY STAR for K-12 School Districts
The annual energy bill to run America’s primary and secondary schools is a staggering $6 billion — more than is spent on textbooks and computers combined.
How to Guides for Energy Smart Schools
With the right planning, EnergySmart schools can be built for about the same initial cost as conventionally-built schools. Yet the ongoing savings are substantial. So are the benefits to health and comfort, the environment, and staff and student satisfaction.
High Performance School Characteristics
Details the properties of high performance school buildings under the categories of building envelope, lighting, and HVAC and dehumidification. Initial verses operating costs are addressed, as are the benefits to health, comfort, efficiency, maintenance, commissioning, environmental responsibility, security, and good architecture.
U.S. EPA Change A Light Campaign
The ENERGY STAR Change a Light Campaign is a national challenge to encourage every American to help change the world, one light — one energy-saving step — at a time.
U.S. EPA Energy Star Challenge EPA's system for helping you track and improve energy efficiency across your entire portfolio of buildings. Sign up and ask an Energy Star Represntitive for help. Become An Energy Star Leader!
EnergySmart Schools
The U.S. DOE's EnergySmart schools sites provides “How-To” Guides and information resources focused on creating healthier learning environments and a healthier planet, and saving money for America's schools. The site addresses planning, financing, designing, building and operating an EnergySmart school, plus it offers creative classroom activities.
Savings By Design
Administered by California utilities, this program offers services and incentives to architects and building owners to raise energy performance to a top priority.
