The cleanest form of energy is energy not used. Better yet, energy not created in the first place. Such "negawatts" or units of energy saved reduce the demand for actual megawatts of electricity, which in turn reduces costs, dependence on foreign energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions.
Opportunities for savings are impressive. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 30% of energy use in buildings is inefficient or unnecessary. Commercial and industrial buildings generate 45% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. If these same buildings increased energy efficiency 10%, the greenhouse gas reduction would compare to removal of 30 million vehicles from the nation’s roads.
White Tags™ energy efficiency certificates
Sterling Planet seeks to tap that potential. Going beyond mere energy savings tips, we arm clients with an innovative, tradeable commodity to monetize their efficiency measures. In 2006, we introduced to the nation White Tags™ energy efficiency certificates, each representing one megawatt hour of energy savings.
Installing an energy management system, switching to more efficient lighting or replacing a chiller are all ways to generate White Tags™. Once created, the tags can be retained or sold in the mandated, voluntary or carbon markets. As a market maker, Sterling Planet helps clients achieve maximum value for their White Tags™, which can result in additional funds to drive even more efficiency. Sterling Planet is a proven national leader in the verification of energy savings and is uniquely committed to leveraging clients’ energy savings to lower greenhouse gases.
Please contact Sterling Planet to initiate a White Tags™ opportunity assessment for your company or campus. Although only large electricity consumers like a college campus or major commercial enterprise can participate in today's White Tags™ markets, everyone can do their part to increase energy efficiency.
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