This fall, more than 200 Battle of the Buildings: BOOTCAMP competitors flexed their energy-saving muscles. Over the course of BOOTCAMP, competitors encouraged employees, students, and occupants to work together and reduce energy and water waste in their buildings. On November 30th, the competitors crossed the finish line!
Did you know that commercial buildings account for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States? That’s why saving energy at work and at school is so important!
Even one person can make an impact. In fact, an energy-savvy worker can cut individual energy use by up to 50% through simple proactive steps, while a wasteful worker can use 90% more than average–yikes!
Try to spot the ways Bob is saving energy at work, and then view the slide show to see if you found them all. The best part? Many of these tips can also be used at home!
Last year, more than 6,500 buildings and 143 teams competed in EPA’s ENERGY STAR National Building Competition to cut energy and water waste, save money, and help protect the environment. As Administrator Gina McCarthy observed, the results were impressive! We learned a lot from the winners and are excited to share their winning strategies with you.
