Lean & Energy Toolkit: Appendix B

Sector-Focused Energy Reduction and Greenhouse Gas Management Resources

This appendix describes energy conservation and efficiency resources that are tailored to particular industrial sectors.

ENERGY STAR Industries in Focus

Energy management is the first step to save money and improve sustainability. Hundreds of manufacturing companies routinely use EPA's ENERGY STAR to help them manage energy across their operations. 

EPA’s Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X)

EPA’s Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X) is an interactive resource to help local governments effectively deliver services to their communities even as the climate changes. Decision makers can create an integrated package of information tailored specifically to their needs.

U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO)

The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) partners with industry, small business, universities, and other stakeholders to identify and invest in emerging technologies with the potential to create high-quality domestic manufacturing jobs and enhance the global competitiveness of the United States.

Toolkit Navigation

• Contents & Acknowledgements
• Executive Summary
• Preface
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Integrating Lean, Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Management
• Chapter 3: Overview of Energy Use and Lean
• Chapter 4: Energy and Greenhouse Gas Assessment Strategies
• Chapter 5: Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Tools and Strategies
• Chapter 6: Conclusion
• Appendix A: Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management Service Providers, Resources and Tools
• Appendix B: Sector-Focused Energy Reduction and Greenhouse Gas Management Resources
• Appendix C: Energy Conversion Resources and Rules of Thumb for Estimating Energy Cost Savings