June 19, 2002—The San Francisco Bay Area Council has partnered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote EPA’s Energy Star program, which encourages facility managers to use energy-efficient technologies to eliminate energy waste and lower operating costs.
Energy Star provides partners software tools and training at no cost to put participants on the path of turning energy savings into financial value. According to the EPA, utility costs make up nearly one-third of a typical office building’s operating expenses. A 30-percent savings in energy costs can translate into a 6 percent increase in net operating income. An energy-efficient building is also more comfortable, convenient and attractive to tenants.
For more information about Energy Star, contact the program at 888/782-7937.
