Other In-House Actions

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Power companies can take other in-house to help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. These actions include:

Office and workplace conservation programs

Installation of energy-efficient lighting and daylighting systems

Teleconferencing

Video Conferencing

Installation of "sleep mode" computers or low-power monitors

Outreach programs and conservation incentives for employees

Other work force demand reductions programs. The EPA Green Lights program is an example of such an initiative

Replacement of conventional spray paint systems with electrostatic paint systems

Conversion from greenhouse gas emitting chemicals in print shops, productions areas, construction and maintenance shops, generating stations, and other operating facilities

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References, Sources, and Other Useful Data

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, “Clean Cities"
http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/index.html

The Clean Cities strives to advance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption. Clean Cities has a network of approximately 90 volunteer coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction. Clean Cities is part of DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Vehicle Technologies Program.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “ENERGY STAR Program”
http://www.energystar.gov/

ENERGY STAR provides a powerful platform for utilities, state agencies, and other organizations implementing energy efficiency programs to make a bigger difference in their communities. Using ENERGY STAR tools and strategies, organizations can reduce program costs and implementation timelines while increasing the efficacy of their programs.

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