01/07/2009 - County Energy Efficiency Spotlights 2008 (pdf)
This presentation outlines the work of 25 counties across the country on how they are being energy efficient in their county buildings, policies, and education/outreach. The document will be continually updated. To submit your county’s case study information contact Kelly Zonderwyk at kzonderwyk@naco.org.

12/01/2008 - Working with Groups in the Community
ENERGY STAR offers a series of fact sheets that provide information on energy use, energy efficiency opportunities, partnership possibilities, and key leverage points for major groups, assisting counties in helping to promote energy efficiency in their community.

12/01/2008 - How to Create a Challenge Team
This document educates counties on the components necessary to create an effective team for the ENERGY STAR Challenge.

10/07/2008 - Solar Energy for County Facilities
This fact sheet provides an overview of how solar energy can be used as a renewable energy source in county buildings. It includes an overview of costs and benefits, case studies, resources, and a discussion of incentives for businesses and residents.

09/08/2008 - Commercial Green Building Factsheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of aspects to green commercial buildings, incentive programs, funding options, national recognition and certifications, and much more.

07/31/2008 - Improving Energy Efficiency in County Buildings (PDF)
A guide on utilizing tools and resources through the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program and NACo to improve the energy efficiency of county buildings.

06/01/2008 - County Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Performance Contracting
A fact sheet on utilizing performance contracts for energy efficiency improvements of county buildings.

08/30/2007 - Counties and Residential Green Building Standards (PDF)
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of green standards and certifications for residential buildings being implemented at a national and local level, and details resources available to help counties achieve those standards and certifications.

07/20/2007 - Geothermal Energy in County Facilities
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of geothermal energy and its benefits, how it is used in county buildings, best practice examples, and company resources.

07/20/2007 - Energy Efficient Lighting in County Facilities (PDF)
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of energy efficient lighting and its benefits, how it is used in county buildings, best practice examples, emerging technologies and company resources.