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Commercial Energy Policy Toolkit

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ICLEI USA logo newCommercial buildings typically account for a significant share of local energy consumption, consumer energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions -- which means tremendous energy savings potential.

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This free toolkit presents local policy makers with 11 proven and complementary policy options that local governments can implement today as part of a of multi-policy approach. It also highlights successful local programs and best practices that you can use to establish your own policy and program mix based on local needs.


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Webinar Series

View our four-part recorded webinars for local governments, featuring key commercial energy policy topics.

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Policy Fact Sheets

Download detailed fact sheets on each of the toolkit's 11 policies and program types. Read about benefits, strategy steps, successful programs, and additional resources.

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Case Study on New York's Plan

Lessons learned from NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, the nation's most comprehensive policy platform for driving energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

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Policy Areas

The toolkit's webinars, fact sheets, and case study explore these topics:

            • Audits & Retro-Commissioning

            • Cool Roofs

            • Green Leasing

            • Energy Code Compliance

            • Energy Savvy Appraisal

            • Benchmarking and Disclosure

            • Green Business Recognition

            • Green Retrofit Financing

            • Lighting Upgrades

            • Submetering

            • Green Workforce Development


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About the Toolkit

The Commercial Energy Policy Toolkit is a free resource developed by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA and the Institute for Market Transformation.


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