October 22, 2007—The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program as a Partner. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, IFMA makes a fundamental commitment to protect the environment through the promotion of continuous improvement in energy performance to its 19,000 members.
IFMA says it joined ENERGY STAR because it believes that helping its members improve the energy efficiency of their operations will enhance each facilitys financial health and help preserve the environment for future generations to enjoy.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, IFMA will:
- Set a goal for members to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities by 10 percent or more and develop and implement a plan to achieve this goal by following the ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines;
- Ask members to commit to the ENERGY STAR Challenge, a national call to action designed to improve the energy efficiency of Americas commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more;
- Encourage US members to partner with ENERGY STAR and measure and track the energy performance of their facilities by using tools and training such as those offered through the ENERGY STAR program; and
- Appeal to staff and members to learn about the benefits of energy efficiency and to implement appropriate energy efficiency measures.
In partnership with IFMA, ENERGY STAR will assist IFMA in achieving its energy efficiency goals by providing informational, technical and educational support to the association and its members. ENERGY STAR will also explore opportunities to collaborate on the development of new educational programs for facility managers.
IFMA will also be recognized on the ENERGY STAR Web site as a Partner and participant in the ENERGY STAR Challenge. To learn more about ENERGY STAR, visit the Web site.
IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for professional facility managers, supporting more than 19,000 members in 60 countries. For more information, visit the IFMA Web site.
