Charlotte Bisiness Journal (7/10, Williams) – Most people think of kitchen appliances when they hear the term EnergyStar rating. But office buildings and manufacturing plants can earn the EnergyStar label just as refrigerators and water heaters do. The energy-efficiency label is gaining popularity among building owners intent on lowering their monthly power bills.
Instead of tracking measurements such as air quality, sustainable materials and commitment to recycling in the LEED program, EnergyStar focuses on power use. EnergyStar buildings typically use 35% less energy and emit 35% less greenhouse gases than average buildings.
Hammack says some companies can receive incentives from their utility. Many states sponsor energy programs that offer tax credits or exemptions for cuts in energy use. And the federal government offers tax deductions for energy-efficiency improvements…The state of New York is already considering a proposal to have all commercial buildings labeled with their energy efficiency. Such a program is already in use in parts of Europe.
Friday, July 10, 2009
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