Energy Conservation Resources
IREM Public Policy Statements and Resources
American Water & Energy Savers
- American Water & Energy Savers provides useful tips and resources on water conservation.
- A variety of tips and suggestions to help Americans reduce the emissions contributing to global warming have been published on Climatecrisis.net. According to leading scientists, the average American generates about 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide every year from personal transportation, home-energy use and from the energy used to produce all of the products and services consumed.
- At Climatecrisis.net, visitors can calculate how much CO2 they produce each year. The site also features strategies to lower emissions at home and on the move.
Source: Jan/Feb 2007 issue (Volume 72, Number 1) of JPM®, Journal of Property Management
Energy Management - Building Management
- Articles on techniques to conserve energy.
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.
- Resources and guidelines for using energy more efficiently in residential and commercial properties.
- Web site dedicated to discussing the reduction of energy consumption in residential, commercial, industrial and government facilities. The site gathers information for those interested in practicing energy efficiency, posts new conservation ideas every several days and offers email updates. Contributing organizations to this Web site include Johnson Controls Inc., the U.S. Green Building Council, Leaders in Energy Efficient Design and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Source: Jul/Aug 2007 issue (Volume 72, Number 4) of JPM®, Journal of Property Management.