In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the deadline for dealers to complete a new survey on dealership energy use that could earn them national and local recognition. In order to qualify, dealers must now complete the survey by September 30, 2011.
Once the results are in, they will be used to produce a 1-to-100 ENERGY STAR performance scale, allowing dealerships to compare their energy usage to other auto retailers nationwide.
Dealerships with energy performance scores of 75 or higher will be eligible for an ENERGY STAR designation, receive national and local recognition through NADA’s Energy Stewardship Initiative with the EPA and learn additional ways to reduce energy use.
Since the NADA-EPA Energy Stewardship Initiative was launched in 2007, more than 800 dealerships have improved the efficiency of their facilities by reducing energy use 10 percent or more annually.
“By joining this initiative and investing in energy efficiency, dealers across the country have shown their commitment to going green,” remarked NADA Chairman Stephen W. Wade. “Improving the environment and reducing energy costs is a win-win.”
Dealership energy-reducing measures include investing in cutting-edge heating and cooling systems, using more efficient lighting and working smarter.
