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This study, by the Institute for Market Transformation and the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, analyzes the potential of a national building energy rating and disclosure policy to create jobs and reduce energy-related expenditures in commer

Armstrong's Complete Thermal Exchange (CTE) technology reduces natural gas consumed by Pepsi Americas by 37% and reduces CO2 emissions by 4,125 tons/year.

Balance Engineering identifies $3 million in energy savings at Lilly facility.

Ford and Bay Controls partner to improve air compressor performance resulting in annual energy cost savings of $3 million.

Read this report from A Better City and Meister Consultants Group, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Green Ribbon Commission’s Commercial Real Estate Working Group, to learn about the benchmarking and disclosure policies that are becoming a trend in major cities across America.

This report is an outcome of a roundtable convened in late 2010 by the IMT and senior policy implementers from 10 states and cities,  national building energy efficiency experts, and leaders from the commercial real estate industry.

Cascade Energy works with Simplot to perform detailed energy studies at 9 facilities and identifies savings of nearly $1,000,000.

This paper explores a 2010 survey conducted by CoreNet Global and Jones Lang LaSalle, which revealed a trend among corporate real estate executives toward sustainability strategies.

This paper from Maastricht University compares certified green buildings with nearby buildings and determines that buildings with green ratings command substantially higher rents and selling prices than otherwise comparable buildings.

Dome-Tech’s retro-commissioning and recalibration program led to Schering-Plough realizing annual savings of $450,000.

Dome-Tech's retro commissioning efforts lead to Merck's implementing an HVAC control strategy resulting in annual savings of over $230,000.

This report from the Institute for Market Transformation examines how mandatory rating and disclosure policies can help achieve real progress in reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. commercial buildings.

This report from the Green Building Finance Consortium demonstrates that investing in energy efficiency enhances value in your real estate portfolios. This report takes a look at the growing demand for more efficient buildings, sales prices, lease rates and occupancy rates.

In May of 2012, the National Association of Counties and the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) launched a study to learn more about how counties use energy in their buildings.

F.E. Moran Mechanical Services installs low-leak dampers, saving over $9,000 in annual utility costs for PepsiCo.

Gardner Denver compressors and controls save McCain Foods more than $50,000 per year.

This study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Reading investigates how the environmental performance of a building is rapidly gaining importance as a metric in real estate investments.

Johnson Controls teams with Ford to save $3 million at Ford World Headquarters.

Creating an energy policy is a key step in formalizing your organization's commitment to saving energy. After all, you’ll be much more likely to achieve lasting results when energy efficiency is integrated as a core element of your organization’s business practices.

This report from the U.S. Green Building Council explains how high performing buildings show proven cost-effectiveness, boost employee productivity, enhance tenant health, reduce liability for owners, and increase a building's property value.

Nalco cleans air coils and saves assembly plant $59,000 per year in energy costs.

New England Energy Management, Inc. (NEEM) realizes $1.5 million in energy savings at 18 Ford High Volume Center (HVC) distribution centers.

Nissan and Centro partner to reduce energy cost 20% through improved metering.

Optimira Energy's assessment of Subaru’s manufacturing plant identifies opportunities resulting in nearly $90,000 annual savings.

PS&S conducts a Cogeneration Feasibility Study to help Johnson & Johnson improve their facilities’ power reliability, reduce energy costs, and control greenhouse gas emissions.

This report from Maastricht University discusses the effects of the sustainability of commercial properties on their operating and stock performance. Investors considering incorporating the environmental performance of a building into investment decisions may benefit from this report.

Owens Corning saves several million dollars with minimal investment by using Prenova/Owens Corning’s Energy Process Optimization.

Rockwell Automation helps General Mills save $2.6 million annually through a standardized energy management system for air handling units.

Navistar International Lighting Retrofit Project Saves Over $1.1M/year With Instant Payback through First Energy Rebate Program.

This presentation shows how Sebesta Blomberg assissted 3M in conserving energy through plant and system assessments.

Siemens installs energy efficiency improvements and saves assembly plant over $4 million per year in energy costs.

tekWorx implemented an adaptive control system saving Schering-Plough $150,000 per year.

This paper from the Institute of Business and Economic Research explores the effect that sustainability improvements in buildings have on the economy. The paper discusses the measurements and data sources documenting the energy efficiency of U.S.

Read this report from New York City to learn about its benchmarking ordinance, which requires all large buildings in the city to measure and disclose energy consumption annually.

According to this landmark study by McKinsey & Company, energy efficiency is a huge untapped energy resource in the United States. How big? They estimate the country could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 percent through cost-effective investments in energy efficiency.

Creating an energy policy is a key step in formalizing your organization's commitment to saving energy. After all, you’ll be much more likely to achieve lasting results when energy efficiency is integrated as a core element of your organization’s business practices.

Frito-Lay leverages their energy effort by partnering with Wheatstone Energy to identify and implement lighting improvements resulting in savings of $2.2 million.