Most Surveyed Say Energy is Important to Fulfilling Their Agency’s Core Mission
WASHINGTON — A new survey of federal agency purchasing decision makers shows 74 percent agree energy efficiency is among the most powerful means of meeting increasing energy needs, achieving cost savings, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Zogby Intl. survey was sponsored by the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) and Schneider Electric.
The independent survey of 204 government leaders asked a variety of questions relating to energy efficiency within their agencies, including the importance of energy efficiency and progress towards goals, main drivers for improving energy efficiency, and challenges and obstacles.
“As the nation’s largest energy user, I’m encouraged to learn that the majority of federal agency decision makers value energy efficiency as the fastest, cheapest, and cleanest way to meet their energy needs,” said Kateri Callahan, president, ASE. “However, despite being viewed favorably, support and tools to implement energy-efficiency measures are sorely lacking. The federal government needs to invest in energy efficiency so that agencies can cut waste, become more productive, and save taxpayer money.”