What kind of commitment do participants make?
• Make a commitment to improve energy efficiency. • Assess – benchmark – the energy performance of all municipal buildings, schools and/or drinking water/waste water treatment facilities in the community. • Set a goal to reduce energy use by 10% or more. • Return a Community Energy Challenge letter to EPA New England. • Promote energy efficiency and renewables to citizens, companies and organizations in the community. Q: Is there a timeframe for reductions? Are there reporting requirements? A: We ask that participants make a good faith effort to reduce energy use intensity (energy use per square foot). The timeframe for 10% reductions is completely up to participants. There are no reporting requirements as part of the program, but we hope that you’ll keep us updated with your successes, and let us know when you meet your goals. Q: What does the EPA provide? A: EPA offers: Free Training and technical assistance • Targeted training and technical support in the use of the ENERGY STAR Port
