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High-Efficiency Rooftop Units (RTUs) in Leased Spaces

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RTU Incentives Database Guidance

This spreadsheet lists financial incentives and financing programs in areas for the highest energy savings opportunities.

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Business Case for Proactive Rooftop Unit (RTU) Replacement Report

This document introduces the key elements to consider in making the business case for a proactive high-efficiency RTU replacement strategy for facility maintenance staff and building engineers responsible for energy management.

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Decision Tree for RTU Replacements or Retrofits Guidance

This decision tree guides the reader through the challenging task of determining how to manage existing rooftop units with easy to follow evaluation questions and links to additional resources for more information.

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Implementing High-Efficiency Rooftop Units in Leased Buildings Case Study

Efficiency Vermont successfully completed a 66-rooftop unit (RTU) high-efficiency replacement project on a large 140,000 square foot office building in Vermont. Real savings nearly doubled the estimated savings of $41,000 annually and was recognized by DOE's Advanced RTU Campaign.

Retail Rooftop Unit Lease Language Report

The purpose of this document is to provide a menu of lease clauses to facilitate rooftop unit (RTU) efficiency in retail leases for both retail tenants and commercial real estate landlords.