Using Clean Energy in Commercial Buildings

Why You Should Lead With Energy Efficiency

Why is energy efficiency so important? Simply put, energy efficiency is energy we don’t use, and will reduce stress on our power grid and energy infrastructure. By keeping the demand for energy in check, efficiency helps us become more energy independent. And for building owners, efficiency is often the lowest-cost form of clean energy!

What is Beneficial Electrification?

Beneficial electrification is the process of replacing furnaces, boilers, and water heaters with efficient electric technologies such as electric heat pumps. Many local jurisdictions are considering electrification in energy codes. 

EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program

EPA’s Green Power Partnership (GPP) is working to build the American green power industry. GPP is a free program that works with more than a thousand partners who are voluntarily purchasing billions of kilowatt-hours of green power annually. Through the program, EPA offers expertise, resources, and recognition for organizations that employ clean power.

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