Pools
Swimming pools and spas have become standard features in many facilities, but they can be large energy users. Thankfully there […]
Libraries
This Smart Tip highlights SEDAC’s most commonly recommended energy cost reduction measures for libraries. Libraries model sustainability by providing shared […]
Energy Smart Tips for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Wastewater treatment plants can benefit from many of the same strategies that make other buildings more efficient, but this smart […]
Restaurants
In the United States, restaurants spend an average of $3.77 per square foot on electricity and $1.57 per square foot […]
Highrises
Consider the effect on the bottom line of saving a third of a building’s utility costs. Most buildings use 10% […]
Convenience Stores
Convenience stores often have very high annual energy costs, ranging from $6 to $14 per square foot. In comparison, a commercial […]
Supermarkets
In today’s economy, consumers are looking beyond the products they buy when striving to be green – they want a […]
Ice Arenas
Ice arenas are large energy users, but there are often ample opportunities for energy cost savings. Energy cost reduction measures […]
Places of Worship
Congregations who are determined to be good stewards of the earth can set a constructive example by adopting smart energy […]
Schools
Many schools are less efficient than they could be. SEDAC has analyzed the energy usage of many schools in Illinois […]