The ENERGY STAR® is the national symbol for energy efficiency in America. When a big commercial building saves more energy by using less energy, they could get their very own ENERGY STAR.
Most houses and schools use a lot of electricity and energy every year. This means high utility bills and wasted energy. The EPA Region 8 headquarters will be receiving the ENERGY STAR, for a building designed especially for saving energy.
A “Double Letter L” shaped building to maximize the sunlight shining in
Light sensors, which change based on the weather. If it’s cloudy, the lights go up. If it’s sunny, the lights go down
Light-bulbs that use far less energy than others
Computer settings which automatically put computers into a “sleep” mode when users are not around
Multi-function machines, which can fax, email, copy, scan and print, use 80% less energy than using five different machines
Cleaning staff who work during daylight hours to save electricity