The United States
National Association of Energy Service Companies
The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) publishes a series of case studies focused on energy efficiency retrofits in local government facilities in the United States. These case studies demonstrate that local governments can modernize schools, hospitals, and municipal infrastructure and, at the same time, reduce operating costs. The publications can be ordered online at a reasonable cost.
Energy Efficiency Leadership in California
Following the 2001 energy crisis Californians are maintaining a strong commitment to energy conservation. New data from the California Energy Commission show that instead of slipping back into old habits in 2002, Californians sustained much of the conservation seen during the crisis, even accounting for the dampening effect of a slower economy. Thanks to these efforts, California residents and businesses have demonstrated some of the best possible ways to protect the economy and the environment.
This April 2003 report, Preventing the next crisis - case studies and lessons from California, from NRDC and the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group includes case studies of Silicon Valley companies (Applied Materials, HP and Oracle among those) providing concrete examples of energy efficiency improvements that can reduce energy costs for both companies themselves and their customers. These companies are getting more work out of less energy, boosting profits and productivity.