Resources for Private Entities | Conserve North Texas

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Did Your Energy Efficiency Project Get Lost in Translation?

For facility managers looking to influence organizational leadership, mainly CFOs, towards more energy efficient projects

DOE Better Climate Challenge

The the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is challenging organizations to set ambitious, portfolio-wide GHG emission reduction goals. This effort provides additional opportunities for peer exchange and technical assistance to meet the urgent call to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Through the Better Climate Challenge, organizations can partner with DOE to reduce portfolio-wide GHG emissions (scope 1 & 2) by at least 50% within 10 years. DOE will provide technical assistance and opportunities to learn and share actionable best practices for carbon reduction.

betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov

DOE SunShot Initiative

The DOE SunShot Initiative accelerates the affordability of solar energy through research and development with public and private partners.

energy.gov

Eco Construction Services- Pave Drain System: Sustainable Stormwater Solutions

For those looking for suitable permeable pavement options

resources.nctcog.org

Electric Vehicles North Texas

Electric Vehicles North Texas (EVNT) is the electric vehicles (EV) subcommittee of the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) Coalition.

www.dfwcleancities.org

Energy Efficiency Day Resources

Energy Efficiency Day promotes the benefits of year-round energy efficiency.

energyefficiencyday.org

ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR makes energy efficiency simple by certifying energy-efficient products and new homes and by offering recommendations on how to save energy at home, in commercial buildings, and at plants.

www.energystar.gov

Energy Star Portfolio Manager

Energy Star Portfolio Manager measures energy usage, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings.

www.energystar.gov

Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL)

Energy Systems Laboratory provides innovative research on energy use, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction.

esl.tamu.edu

Engine Off North Texas

Engine Off North Texas is a regional initiative dedicated to reducing the impacts associated with idling vehicles.

engineoffnorthtexas.org

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

The Environmental Defense Fund preserves natural systems through innovative solutions in the areas of climate & energy, oceans, ecosystems, and health.

www.edf.org

EPA Green Infrastructure

To provide information and resources on green infrastructure and its implementation.

www.epa.gov

EPA Groups Webinar- Identifying and Prioritizing Environmentally Impacted and Vulnerable Communities

Hear from California EPA, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and US EPA about factors and data sources states are using to identify areas of environmental justice concern and prioritize agency attention and resources.

www.youtube.com

EPA- Homeowner Septic System Checklist

For homeowners looking to maintain their septic system

EPA- Septic Systems Filter Types

For those maintaining septic systems

resources.nctcog.org

EPA- Septic Tank Soil Absorption Systems

For those seeking general facts on soil absorption systems

resources.nctcog.org

EPA- Wastewater Collection System Toolbox

For communities looking for "cost-effective, long-term approaches to managing their aging wastewater infrastructure".

www3.epa.gov

EPA Water Audits

The EPA Water Audits identify real and apparent water losses.

www3.epa.gov

EPA WaterSense - Calculate Your Water Savings

This simple calculator estimates how much water, energy, and money can be saved by installing WaterSense labeled products in a home or apartment building.

www3.epa.gov

EPA WaterSense - Using Water Efficiently: Ideas for Communities

These recommendations provide a list of measures that local governments can pursue to act more water-consciously and to educate communities on efficient water use.

www3.epa.gov

EPA Watershed Academy Webcasts

Provides a self-paced training on watershed matters.

www.epa.gov

Euless, Texas - Fire Department Idle Reduction Project

The City of Eluess installed electrification poles to provide wayside power for both ambulances and firetrucks when parked at the Fire Department's remote training faclity.

EV Everywhere -- Workplace Charging Program

EV Everywhere facilitates knowledge about electric vehicle (EV) workplace charging so that employers and employees can determine if it is right for their organization and locate pertinent resources to help install and manage workplace charging.

energy.gov

Fahrenheit 140 Podcast

To educate Texan listeners about the impact climate change has on water supply and water quality issues in the state.

podcasters.spotify.com

Fayetteville, Arkansas - ECO Modern Flats

ECO Modern Flats is a 96-unit multifamily rental project on a 2.9-acre site in Fayetteville, Arkansas, home to the University of Arkansas. The rental project includes both sustainable design and wellness features and has been targeted to an underserved rental market of young professionals 20 to 30 years of age.