Business and Industry
The Alliance to Save Energy has developed a series of corporate energy management case studies that examine the organizational and managerial aspects of implementing energy management in an industrial setting.
Clean Air-Cool Planet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming, has compiled a series of case-studies on what some business are doing to reduce emissions in the Northeast.
Climate Northeast works with partner organizations to develop climate change action strategies and their section of case studies document cost-effective measures undertaken by partners to manage and reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions.
Connecticut Light and Power offers case studies showing how its energy experts help Connecticut Businesses save money, energy and the environment on a daily basis.
The Genzyme Center in Cambridge, Mass. is profiled by the US Green Building Council through its collection of LEED certified project case studies.
NYC Waste Le$$ lists case studies concerning how businesses have employed various technologies to reduce their energy costs. The Web site, written by New York City's Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling also contains numerous energy efficiency case studies for government agencies and schools in regions outside of the Northeast.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) New Construction Program features an extensive list of case studies including details of energy efficiency improvements implemented at Bird's Eye Foods, Frito Lay, Albany Molecular Research and Upwood Realty Associates.
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Schools
NEEP's High Performance Schools Exchange Case Study Database provides extensive details on energy efficient schools across the Northeast.
Achieving efficiency at the State University of New York. Since SUNY's energy conservation program began in 1972, it has reduced its energy use by 36 percent and saved more than $1 billion through 2005.
An article from the Harvard University Gazette explains how an energy efficiency program in Harvard-managed buildings saves more than $700,000 annually.
Read about how the University of New Hampshire received the first ENERGY STAR rating for efficient dormitories. Also, access a list of campus wide energy projects with savings details.
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States
The Climate Group, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change, offers case studies on emissions reduction plans in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
A report on Massachusetts' Environmental Purchasing Program Incorporating ENERGY STAR Office Equipment (2001).
The Department of Energy's State Energy Program (SEP) provides grants to states to address their energy priorities and program funding to adopt emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. SEP case studies are available for Vermont and New York in the Northeast region.
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Energy Codes
The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program provides case studies on the Massachusetts Commercial Energy Code and the New York Energy Conservation Construction Code.
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Homes
Vermont's Residential Energy Efficiency Program for Low Income Multifamily Housing
A case study from the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program examines an "Energy Overhaul in Ithaca, New York."
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Municipal/Community
The Martha's Vineyard Skating Arena uses Premium Efficiency Motors to cut energy costs.
The City of Medford, Massachusetts uses energy efficiency to improve the community.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) New Construction Program features an extensive list of case studies including details of energy efficiency improvements implemented at the Buffalo Zoo, the YMCA of Greater Buffalo, Albany's Palace Theater, New York Presbyterian Hospital, the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library and the Erie County Family Court House.
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Products and Equipment
The DesignLights Consortium, a resource for high quality, energy-efficient commercial lighting design in the Northeast, provides case studies highlighting good lighting design practices.
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency has complied several case studies regarding the use of energy-efficient traffic signals in the Northeast.
The University of Maine saves with energy efficient bottled water coolers.
The State University of New York at Buffalo saves with energy efficient vending machines.
An article on energy efficient lighting from Home Energy Magazine.
Central Maine Power highlights McGeachey Hall, a building in the Maine Medical Center complex, in a case study focusing on Lighting for Productivity and Profit.
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