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ENERGY STAR Treasure Hunts

An Energy Treasure Hunt is a collaborative quest where your employees uncover opportunities to save energy. ENERGY STAR offers a wealth of resources to a successful voyage.

Treasure Maps

Print out these checklists and take them along during your Treasure Hunt. Any building can use any version, although there are some building-specific items in each.

 Treasure Hunts: A How-to Guide for Commercial Buildings

This 4-page guide walks you through the basics of planning and implementing a 1-2 day Treasure Hunt in any commercial building.

Detail Sheet

These Excel worksheets help you collect, detail, and quantify the energy-saving opportunities you discover on your Treasure Hunt. Tip: Energy savings calculators are often available online or from equipment manufacturers

Guides and Treasure Maps in Spanish
Guides and treasure maps are now available in Spanish. Use these resources to guide your team through planning and implementing an Energy Treasure Hunt in your facility.

Guías y Mapas del Tesoro en Español
Las guías y los mapas del tesoro ya están disponibles en español. Utilice estos recursos para guiar a su equipo en la planificación e implementación de una búsqueda del tesoro de la energía en sus instalaciones.

Treasure Hunts in Action

Treasure Hunt at St. Joseph Medical Center (Opens in YouTube)
Watch this video to see two teams scouring St. Joseph Medical Center and discovering more than $200,000 in potential savings.

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