Through the Eco-Treasure Hunt program, Staples identified many energy and water conservation opportunities in the areas of lighting, battery chargers, conveyors, HVAC, associate bathrooms, lawn irrigation, and the energy management system. These upgrades achieve 32% annual cost savings.

Starbucks has seen its electricity use decrease by a total of 6.4% since 2009, and continues to partner with the DOE through the Better Buildings Challenge, working cooperatively on solutions that will bring further reductions in company-operated store energy consumption.

Starbucks' Augusta plant includes many energy-saving technologies such as high-efficiency lighting and sensors, fans, gas furnaces, rooftop units, boilers, and pumps. Combined with efficiency measures like heat and water recovery, the facility saves nearly $9M annually in energy costs.

The State of Colorado is a Better Buildings Challenge and Better Climate Challenge partner.

The State of Connecticut is a partner in the Better Climate Challenge and the Better Buildings Challenge. 

Delaware's Carvel State Office Building implemented energy efficiency initiatives including building automation system upgrades, premium efficiency motor installations, and upgraded lighting, plus water savings projects, and more. Together, these combined improvements helped Delaware achieve $244,000 in annual cost savings.

Hawaii's State Energy Office is leading the State's efforts to decarbonize their economy. Pursuant to State law, Hawaii will need to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than it emits by 2045.

The State of Maine joined the Better Climate Challenge in December 2023.

Maryland's Lead By Example energy programs and policies promote reducing costs and environmental footprint in state-owned facilities through energy efficiency and hedged energy purchases, including large purchases of renewable energy.

The State of Maryland renovated the Western Maryland Railway Station to address occupant comfort issues which resulted in a 21% annual energy savings and an annual cost savings of $12,100.

Our mission is to protect the public interest, advocate for Minnesota consumers, ensure a strong, competitive and fair marketplace, strengthen the state’s economic future; and serve as a trusted public resource for consumers and businesses.

The City of Bemidji, MN, utilized a citywide Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) to upgrade eight of the city’s buildings plus the wastewater treatment plant and streetlights, saving 14% in energy use and $119,000 annually.

North Carolina has been very active in improving facility efficiency through its Utility Savings Initiative (USI), which achieved a 32% reduction in site energy use intensity in 2015.

North Carolina was able to annually save $77,000 and reduce energy consumption by 12% by repairing and replacing various HVAC components at this NC State laboratory.

Randolph Community College, located in North Carolina, purchased an abandoned furniture warehouse next to campus and transformed it into a state-of-the-art energy-efficient learning laboratory for continuing education programs, and a curriculum and corporate training facility for the community. The new energy-efficient laboratory amassed 36% annual energy savings and an annual cost savings of $35,000.

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) partnered with an energy service company to conduct an investment-grade audit of campus facilities that identified potential energy efficiency measures (EEMs), including lighting system improvements, air handling repairs, boiler replacements, and more. EEMs implemented at the University are expected to result in 42% annual energy savings.

The William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School underwent an energy efficiency upgrade to improve the lighting, ventilation, and building control systems. As a result, the school is expected to realize a building energy savings of 37% and an annual cost savings of $147,000.

Steelcase is a manufacturer of office environments. Inspired by over 105 years of insight gained serving the world’s leading organizations, the company designs for a wide variety of customer needs through a comprehensive portfolio of architecture, furniture, technology, and services. They are recognized as a responsible company that helps create social, economic, and environmentally sustainable value. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, Steelcase is a global company with approximately 11,000 employees.

Stellantis offers a full spectrum of choice from luxury, premium and mainstream passenger vehicles to pickup trucks, SUVs and light commercial vehicles, as well as dedicated mobility, financial, and parts and service brands.

Stepan Company is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries since 1932. It is a leading merchant producer of surfactants, which are key ingredients in consumer products such as laundry detergents, hard surface cleaners, disinfectants, shampoos and body wash, as well as customized solutions for the agricultural, oilfield and construction markets. Stepan is also a leading supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the thermal insulation market and additionally offers high purity esters, fats and oils for the pharmaceutical, medical nutrition and dietary supplement industries.

MISSION

SAHF's mission is to lead policy innovation and advance excellence in the delivery of affordable rental homes that expand opportunity and promote dignity for residents.

Our members provide more than 125,000 affordable rental homes across the country.

Learn More: http://www.sahfnet.org/

Stoneweg US is a real estate investment firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in the acquisition and development of multifamily assets.

StopWaste, a public agency based in Alameda County, California, has promoted green building and green labeling since the early 2000s. 

Stryker is a medical technology company offering innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.