Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency means that when you DO decide you have to use power or resources, you make sure to use as little as possible. This can mean using items that are built to be more efficient and use less power, such as Energy Star-rated refrigerators or AC units. Sometimes newer technology can be more efficient than older, but not always. A summertime laundry line can be more efficient than the latest dryer. So while energy conservation is NOT turning a light on, energy efficiency is using the lowest wattage high-efficiency bulb when you DO turn it on. And remember, the money you save will offset the cost of possible energy upgrades at a later date. We urge you to take action and help make a difference. And please spread the word! Here are some links on efficiency
ENERGY UPGRADE CA: ONE-STOP PAGE FOR SMALL BIZ EFFICIENCY
https://energyupgradeca.org/smallbusiness
PG&E: COMMERCIAL ENERGY-SAVING TIPS https://www.pge.com/en/business-resources.html
PG&E: COMMERCIAL ENERGY-SAVING RESOURCES https://www.pge.com/en/business-resources/business-center.html
PG&E: SMALL/MED BIZ ENERGY-SAVING RESOURCES https://www.pge.com/en/business-resources/small-and-medium-business.html
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: COMMERCIAL ENERGY RESOURCES
https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: COMMERCIAL ENERGY SAVING TIPS
https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-general-tips/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: RETAIL ENERGY SAVING TIPS https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-retail-stores/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: RESTAURANT ENERGY SAVING TIPS
https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-restaurant/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: AGRICULTURAL ENERGY SAVING TIPS https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-agricultural/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENERGY SAVING TIPS https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-professional-services/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: MEDICAL OFFICE ENERGY SAVING TIPS https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-medical-or-dental/
PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: INDUSTRIAL ENERGY SAVING TIPS
https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/commercial/energy-savings-tips-industrial/
NEVADA COUNTY GOVT: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WEBPAGE https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3198/Energy-Efficiency
NEVADA COUNTY GOVT: ENERGY EFFICIENCY TOOLKIT https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/37819/Nevada-County-Energy-Efficient-Toolkit
NEVADA CITY: SUSTAINABILITY PLAN & RESOURCES https://www.nevadacityca.gov/pview.aspx?id=20800&catid=564
SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL (SBC): SIERRA NEVADA ENERGY WATCH
https://www.sierrabusiness.org/archives/snew-commercial/
SBC: GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK https://www.sierrabusiness.org/archives/green-business-network/
SBC: CLIMATE & ENERGY SERVICES https://www.sierrabusiness.org/archives/climate-energy-services/
DEPT OF ENERGY: EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/use-of-energy/efficiency-and-conservation.php
DEPT OF ENERGY: ENERGY STAR & EFFICIENCY https://www.energystar.gov/about/how-energy-star-protects-environment/energy-efficiency
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL: CLEAN FACTS ABOUT EFFICIENCY
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/energy-efficiency-clean-facts
QUICK PRIMER ON BOTH EFFICIENCY & BEHAVIOR https://www.eesi.org/topics/energy-efficiency/description
NEVADA COUNTY: OUR ENERGY ACTION PLAN https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/35183/Nevada-County-Energy-Action-Plan
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS: VEHICLE FUEL CONSERVATION
https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/how-maximize-your-vehicles-fuel-economy
AAA: VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY https://www.aaa.com/autorepair/articles/How-To-Maximize-Fuel-Economy
DEPT OF ENERGY: STRATEGIES TO CONSERVE FUEL https://afdc.energy.gov/conserve
DEPT OF ENERGY: ENERGY STAR GUIDE TO EFFICIENT HEATING & COOLING https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/HeatingCoolingGuide%20FINAL_9-4-09_0.pdf