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In the US, buildings account for:
  • 36% of total energy consumption

  • 65% of electricity consumption

  • 30% of greenhouse gas emissions

  • 30% of raw materials use

  • 30% of waste output

  • 12% of potable water consumption


Green buildings
(e.g. LEED Certified) have lower operating costs and increased employee productivity
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Facility, Energy & Waste (2 of 3)

For a quick assessment, input averages and change the fields you know:

Building

 
How would you describe your building?  
  • Concrete and/or steel
  • Wood
  • Designated Green Building (e.g. LEED Certified)
 
     
What is the size of your building? Square Feet
(US avg: 100sq/ft per employee)
How many years old is your building? (US avg:  40)

Paving

How much of the land directly surrounding your building is covered by parking lot, sidewalk, or other impervious space? Square Feet

Electricity

How much electricity does your office use per month? Kilowatt Hours
(US avg: 26.3 per Person)
How much of this electricity is from clean, renewable sources? %

Natural Gas

How much natural gas does your office use per month? Therms
(US avg: 26.9 per Person)
Waste
How much waste does your office generate per week and what percentage is recycled or composted?

  Lbs per Week % Recycled
Paper and cardboard (US avg: 5.3 lbs per employee) (US avg: 42%)
Aluminum (US avg: 0.8 lbs per employee) (US avg: 28%)
Other metal (US avg: 0.3 lbs per employee) (US avg: 35%)
Glass (US avg: 0.5 lbs per employee) (US avg: 26%)
Plastic (US avg: 1.6 lbs per employee) (US avg: 5%)

Water

How much water does your office use per month? Gallons
(US avg: 800 per worker)
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  • Be sure computers and photocopiers are in power-saving mode – this also helps reduce the need for air conditioning
  • Make recycling easy by posting signs and placing collection bins next to trash cans
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