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             GENERAL INFORMATION

      Websites:

          Energy Efficiency Opportunities

          http://www.energyefficiencyopportunities.gov.au/

         Australian Government program; encourages large

         energy-using businesses to improve their energy efficiency

         by requiring businesses to identify, evaluate and report publicly

         on cost effective energy savings opportunities

 

          BESS

          http://www.bess-project.info/

         benchmarking and energy management schemes

          International Organization for Standardization

          http://www.iso.org/iso/about/discover-iso_meet-iso.htm

         acts as a bridging organization in which a consensus can be

         reached on solutions that meet both the requirements of business

         and the broader needs of society, such as the needs of stakeholder

         groups like consumers and users

          Empowerment Institute

          http://www.empowermentintitute.net/files/Emp_Org.html

         outlines many programs by which citizens and all sectors may

         reduce carbon emissions

 

    carbon reduction learning cycle graphic Aquire Awareness Identify issues & opportunities Review, reflect & renew efforts Communicate results Target & reduce carbon Measure footprint

 

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