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February 2026 Take Action

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Opportunities for Reducing Energy Consumption

Here are some ideas and easy steps for reducing energy consumption:

• Ask facilities operations/maintenance personnel for guidance on achieving the following energy conservation measures if applicable:

• As a user, you could consider trying some of the following ideas:
  

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Performance Contracting for Energy Conservation Did you know that federal facilities have a way to make infrastructural efficiency upgrades and repairs without any upfront costs? Federal agencies may use performance contracting vehicles such as the Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) to finance such upgrades/repairs. LEARN MORE

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NIH Freezer Challenge Participants Congratulations NIH! Out of 286 organizations from 36 countries, NIH was recognized for winning the prestigious, organization-wide Honorable Mention in the International Laboratory Freezer Challenge. LEARN MORE

Fun Fact
Did you know?Anywhere between 5% to 15% of an individual's home electricity bill comes from "phantom loads", which is energy used when devices are in standby mode. ¹ Unplugging devices or turning off surge protectors may not seem like much, but it certainly adds up!

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