Citations and References
This page provides references for the report, "The Power of Partnership: 30 Years of Climate Protection Partnership at EPA."
Introduction
Key to the success of EPA’s climate partnership programs has been striving toward and reaching ambitious goals. The 30th Anniversary Report is able to showcase these partnership accomplishments through longstanding program metrics. These metrics are based on robust data and methodologies, ensuring the integrity of the programs.
Below we provide the basis for numbers cited in the 30th Anniversary Report. Numbers that are EPA program results are specified as such and links are provided to further information. Links are also provided to any external studies cited.
References and Notes on Methodology
Letter from the Administrator: Page 2
- Tens of thousands of organizations: Each partnership program keeps its own partnership roster. This is a conservative estimate based upon the number of partners of ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, CHP Resource Center (formerly CHP Partnership), Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, and the Landfill Methane Outreach Program.
- 6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions: Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- Billions of dollars in private sector investment: This estimate is based upon $300 billion in cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment alone, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
- $500 billion in energy savings: Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- $7 billion in public health benefits: see the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR.
- Hundreds of thousands of high-paying, fast-growing jobs: Jobs data are drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
- 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions: This compares partnership program avoided GHG emissions in 2019 to U.S. emissions from the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2019.
Accelerating Climate Action: Page 4-5
- 6 billion metric tons: Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- $500 billion: See citation above.
- 8 percent of total U.S. emissions: This compares partnership program avoided GHG emissions in 2019 to U.S. total emissions from the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2019.
- More than 800,000 Americans are employed, roughly 35% of all energy efficiency jobs: Jobs data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
- 800,000 ENERGY STAR certified products: This is based upon 300 million products sold annually averaged over 365 days. Learn about more results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- More than 90% of American households, more than half of U.S. households: The data were drawn from the CEE Household Survey on National Awareness of ENERGY STAR. The report and a summary of the results are available here.
- Green Power Partners account for 14% of all non-hydro renewable electricity generation: This compares total 2019 voluntary green power use to total 2019 non-hydropower renewable energy generation provided by the U.S. Energy Information Agency. Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. More information on the Green Power Partnership results is provided here.
- More than 2.2 million families: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
Accelerating Climate Action: Page 6
- More than 270,000 buildings comprising more than a quarter of all commercial floor space: Learn about these and other results on the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- More than 30% of all supermarkets: Based on GreenChill Food Retail Partner annual data reports and estimated number of supermarkets in the United States from the Food Marketing Institute’s Supermarket Facts. Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
- Nearly 100 companies: Learn about this and other methane partnership results here.
- More than 3,700 companies: This partner number is derived from the SmartWay partner list. Learn about this and other SmartWay partnership results here.
- More than 840 utilities—which, when combined, reach 97% of American households: Learn about these and other results from utility and energy efficiency program partners sponsorships here.
- More than 1,000 organizations: This partner number is derived from the LMOP Partner list. Learn about this and other Landfill Methane Outreach Program results here.
- 40% of all energy sector jobs: Clean energy employment data were drawn from E2’s Clean Jobs America 2020 Report.
- 2.3 million jobs, 35% of these jobs, more than 800,000 Americans: Energy efficiency jobs data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
Then and Now: Pages 8-9
- 600 companies: Historical Green Lights facts were drawn from a profile of Green Lights by the International Institute for Energy Conservation.
- 90% consumer awareness: The data were drawn from the CEE Household Survey on National Awareness of ENERGY STAR. The report and a summary of the results are available here.
- 6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions: Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- Billions of dollars in private sector investment: This estimate is based upon $300 billion in incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment alone, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
- Millions of high-paying, fast-growing jobs: This is a conservative estimate for the thirty-year lifetime of the program, based upon ENERGY STAR jobs data for drawn from the U.S. Energy and Employment Reports for 2016-2019.
Then and Now: Pages 9-10
- 2 staff members and a budget of $1.4 million: Historical Green Lights facts were drawn from a profile of Green Lights by the International Institute for Energy Conservation.
- More than 135 GWh: See citation above.
- Nearly $7 million and cut their total lighting usage by 52%: See citation above.
- More than 7 billion ENERGY STAR qualified products, more than 75 different categories: Learn about these and more results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 1.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of methane emissions: Learn about this and other Natural Gas STAR partnership results here.
- 700 landfill gas energy projects: Learn about this and other Landfill Methane Outreach Program results here.
- 210 million metric tons: Specifics on the coalbed methane outreach program benefits methodologies are provided here. Learn about this and other coalbed methane partnership results here.
- 270 anaerobic digesters: Learn about this and other AgSTAR methane partnership results here.
- More than 2.2 million: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
Then and Now: Pages 11-12
- 75% more efficient: Historical ENERGY STAR facts were drawn from the ENERGY STAR 20TH Anniversary Report.
- 300 million ENERGY STAR certified LEDs, $1 per bulb: Learn about these and more results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- Nearly 38,000 commercial buildings: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 33 different industrial sectors: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Industrial About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- More than a quarter of all commercial floorspace: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- First National Awareness Survey showed 40% of Americans recognize the ENERGY STAR: Historical ENERGY STAR facts were drawn from the ENERGY STAR 20TH Anniversary Report.
- By 2020, awareness grows to more than 90%: The data were drawn from the CEE Household Survey on National Awareness of ENERGY STAR. The report and a summary of the results are available here.
- 14% of all non-hydro renewable electricity generation: This compares total 2019 Green Power Partnership green power use to total 2019 non-hydropower renewable energy generation provided by the U.S. Energy Information Agency. Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. More information on the Green Power Partnership results is provided here.
- 350 organizations: Learn about this and other Combined Heat and Power Partnership Program results here.
- 3,700 companies spanning seven industry sectors: This partner number is derived from the SmartWay partner list. Learn about this and other SmartWay partnership results here.
- 17 industrial plants: This historical ENERGY STAR fact is drawn from a 2006 press release, “Manufacturing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency.”
- 230 plants: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Industrial About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- Over 9 million refrigerators and freezers: Learn about this and other Responsible Appliance Disposal Program results here.
- One or more SmartWay-designated models: Learn more about SmartWay Designated truck tractors here and SmartWay Designated box trailers here.
Then and Now: Page 13
- More than 30% of U.S. supermarkets: Based on GreenChill Food Retail Partner annual data reports and estimated number of supermarkets in the United States from the Food Marketing Institute’s Supermarket Facts. Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
- Three states and more than 30 local governments.
- More than 3,600 product models from more than 280 manufacturers: Learn more about these and other results from ENERGY STAR Most Efficient here.
Meet EPA’s Climate Partnership Programs: Pages 14-15
- Thousands of organizations: This is a conservative estimate based upon the ENERGY STAR partner list.
- Nearly 40% of the Fortune 500®: This is derived from comparing the 2020 ENERGY STAR partner lists to the 2020 Fortune 500 listing.
- 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity, avoid more than $450 billion in energy costs, and achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions: Specifics on the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology are provided here. Learn about more results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 37% of the U.S. voluntary green power, prevent nearly 280 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions: Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. The percentage compares green power partnership generation to total green power as quantified in the NREL Report Status and Trends in the Voluntary Market (2019 data). Learn about these and other Green Power Partnership results here.
- 1.6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, nearly $10 billion in cost savings: Specifics on the methane partnerships benefits methodologies are provided here. Learn about these and other methane partnerships here.
- More than 200 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions: Specifics on the fluorinated gas emission reduction partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. Learn about this result and other fluorinated gas emission reduction partnership activities here.
- 350 partners: Learn about this and other Combined Heat and Power Partnership Program results here.
- 3,700 freight shippers: This partner number is derived from the SmartWay partner list. Learn about this and other SmartWay partnership results here.
- 130 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and achieved cost savings of nearly $42 billion: Learn about these and other SmartWay partnership results here.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 17-18
- 100,000 buildings and 11 billion sq. ft.: Learn about these and other results on the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 840 utilities, 97% of American households: Learn about these and other results from utility and energy efficiency program partners sponsorships here.
- $8.4 billion: Utility investment data were drawn from ACEEE’s 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
- 24 states and the District of Columbia: State data were drawn from the Climate Mayors Network.
- More than 470 U.S. mayors: Municipal data were drawn from the United States Climate Alliance.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 19-20
- 250 state officials, academics, and NGOs representing 46 states and D.C.: These data were derived from a website analysis by the State and Local Climate and Energy Program. Learn about the Program’s resources here.
- 600 people: See citation above.
- 2,400 MW of offshore wind would save $73-165 million: These data were drawn from the New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan.
- More than 1,000 companies: This is drawn from the Science Based Targets website.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 21-22
- Chart of Average refrigerator energy consumption, 2001 – 2013: These data were derived from an analysis from the ENERGY STAR Products Program. Learn about more results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 30% of all supermarkets: Based on GreenChill Food Retail Partner annual data reports and estimated number of supermarkets in the United States from the Food Marketing Institute’s Supermarket Facts. Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
- 34 million pounds of refrigerants: Estimate based on assumption that the average supermarket in the U.S. emits 875 pounds of refrigerant each year (see Profile of an Average U.S. Supermarket’s Greenhouse Gas Impacts) and estimated number of supermarkets in the United States from the Food Marketing Institute’s Supermarket Facts. Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
- 4,000 times more potent that CO2: Based on the global warming potential for R-404A (3,922), the refrigerant most commonly used by GreenChill Partners in commercial refrigeration systems. Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
- 43% lower than the industry average: GreenChill Partners achieved a Partnership-wide emissions rate of 14.3% in 2019 (the most recent year for which data is available). EPA estimates that the industry average emissions rate is 25% (see Profile of an Average U.S. Supermarket’s Greenhouse Gas Impacts). Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 23-24
- 12 different landfill gas energy project options, 700 Landfill Gas Energy projects, more than 540 MMTCO2e: Specifics on the Landfill Methane Outreach Program benefits methodologies are provided here. Learn about these and other Landfill Methane Outreach Program results here.
- Nearly 17 MMTCO2e since 1994: Specifics on the AgSTAR methane partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. Learn about this and other AgSTAR methane partnership results here.
- More than 850 industrial companies: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Industrial About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- Nearly 9 million used refrigerators or freezers: Learn about this and other Responsible Appliance Disposal Program results here.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 25-26
- 20 independent certification bodies and more than 500 labs, nearly 2,000 products were tested, 94% passed: Learn more about these results and ENERGY STAR Program Integrity here.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 27-28
- 189 billion kWh: This was drawn from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory U.S. Renewables Portfolio Standards 2021 Status Update: Early Release.
- 61 billion kWh: Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. Learn about this and other Green Power Partnership results here.
- 1,200 miles of cast iron pipelines, more than 1,800 miles of unprotected steel pipelines, nearly 600 planned transmission pipeline blowdowns: Learn about these and other Methane Challenge Program results here and detailed methodologies are provided here.
- $42 billion: This is drawn from the Alliance to Save Energy Energy Efficiency Impact Report.
- 40% of all energy sector jobs: Clean energy employment data were drawn from E2’s Clean Jobs America 2020 Report.
- Six jobs and $1.85 million in spending: These estimates are from LFGcost-Web (Version 3.2), a landfill gas energy cost model developed by the Landfill Methane Outreach Program. The model is available to download here.
- 800,000 Americans are employed, roughly 35% of all energy efficiency jobs: Jobs data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
- $100 billion: Learn about this and more results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- $300 billion: This represents cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
The Power of Partnership: Pages 29-30
- Energy-efficient buildings sell for up to 31% more: This was drawn from the Boston Green Ribbon Commission’s report Benchmarking and Disclosure: Lessons from Leading Cities.
- Charge rents up to 16% greater: See citation above.
- 189 billion kWh: This was drawn from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory U.S. Renewables Portfolio Standards 2021 Status Update: Early Release.
- 164 billion kWh: This was drawn from the NREL Report Status and Trends in the Voluntary Market (2019 data).
- 37%, 61 billion kWh: Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. The percentage compares green power partnership generation to total green power as quantified in the NREL Report Status and Trends in the Voluntary Market (2019 data). Learn about these and other Green Power Partnership results here.
- 14% of all non-hydro renewable electricity: This compares total 2019 voluntary green power use to total 2019 non-hydropower renewable energy generation provided by the U.S. Energy Information Agency. Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. More information on the Green Power Partnership results is provided here.
- For every $1 of EPA investment in ENERGY STAR, American individuals and businesses save over $350: This estimate is based upon cumulative net cost savings resulting from the ENERGY STAR program over its lifetime, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here. This is compared to the cumulative amount of funding invested by EPA in ENERGY STAR over the lifetime of the program.
- 390 million metric tons of avoided greenhouse gas, 5% of total annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions: The avoided GHG emissions are from the ENERGY STAR benefits analysis, specifics on the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology are provided here. This compares ENERGY STAR avoided GHG emissions in 2019 to U.S. emissions from the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2019.
- For every $1 EPA has spent on the ENERGY STAR program, the private sector has added $250 of its own investment: This estimate is based upon cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here. This is compared to the cumulative amount of funding invested by EPA in ENERGY STAR over the lifetime of the program.
- $8.4 billion: This is drawn from ACEEE’s 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
- $300 billion: This represents cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
EPA’s climate partnership programs prioritize equity and inclusion: Pages 31-32
- 470,000 tons of power plant air pollutants: This emissions reductions number (total avoided emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and small particulate matter) is a result of the ENERGY STAR benefits analysis. Specifics on the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology are provided here.
- Roughly 20% of ENERGY STAR builder partners, nearly 600 Habitat for Humanity affiliates, 18,000 ENERGY STAR certified homes: Learn about these and other ENERGY STAR equity-related program results here.
- Chart and data - Older Refrigerator Ownership, by Income: These data were drawn from the U.S. Energy Information Agency’s Residential Energy Consumption Survey.
- 100 manufactured housing plants that have built more than 114,000 ENERGY STAR certified manufactured homes: These data were derived from ENERGY STAR Residential Program results. Learn about these and other ENERGY STAR equity-related program results here.
- More than 75% of ENERGY STAR multifamily high-rise projects are identified as affordable housing: This was derived from ENERGY STAR Commercial Building Program results. Learn about this and other ENERGY STAR equity-related program results here.
- More than 30 state government housing finance programs: This was drawn from ENERGY STAR Residential Program results. Learn about this and other ENERGY STAR equity-related program results here.
Impacts At-a-Glance: Pages 34-35
- 6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions: Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- $500 billion: See citation above.
- $44 billion: See citation above.
- 530 MMTCO2e of greenhouse gas emissions: See citation above.
- 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions: This compares partnership program avoided GHG emissions in 2019 to U.S. emissions from the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2019. Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- 234,000 short tons of nitrogen oxides and 10,000 short tons of fine particulate matter (PM2.5): Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. Learn about these and other SmartWay partnership results here.
- 209,000 mercury containing components and 321,000 polychlorinated biphenyl capacitors: Learn about these and other Responsible Appliance Disposal Program results here.
- 220,000 short tons of sulfur dioxide, 220,000 short tons of nitrogen oxides, and 27,000 short tons of fine particulate matter (PM2.5): Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. Specifics on the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology are provided here.
- $7 billion in public health benefits: see the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR.
- Power Sector Emissions Chart and Data: These data were drawn from an EIA Analysis.
- 390 MMT, 350 MMT, 40 MMT: Specifics on the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology are provided here.
Impacts At-a-Glance: Pages 36-37
- $100 billion: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- $300 billion: This represents cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
- 800,000 jobs, 35% of all energy efficiency jobs in 2019: Jobs data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
- Thousands of utilities, state and local governments, and businesses: This is a conservative estimate based upon ENERGY STAR partnerships.
- More than 3,700 companies: This partner number is derived from the SmartWay partner list. Learn about this and other SmartWay partnership results here.
- 40% of the Fortune 500: This is derived from comparing the 2020 ENERGY STAR partner lists to the 2020 Fortune 500 listing.
- 33 industrial sectors: Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Industrial About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 37% of the total voluntary green power market: Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here. The percentage compares green power partnership generation to total green power as quantified in the NREL Report Status and Trends in the Voluntary Market (2019 data). Learn about this and other Green Power Partnership results here.
- As large in 2019 as new, non-hydro demand from renewable portfolio standards: Green Power Partnership results are compared to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory U.S. Renewables Portfolio Standards 2021 Status Update: Early Release. Specifics on the Green Power Partnership benefits methodologies are provided here.
- More than 840 utilities. reaching 97% of American households: Learn about these and other results from utility and energy efficiency program partners sponsorships here.
- More than 270,000 commercial buildings, one-quarter of all commercial floor space: Learn about these and other results on the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings About page and the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- More than 30% of all supermarkets: Based on GreenChill Food Retail Partner annual data reports and estimated number of supermarkets in the United States from the Food Marketing Institute’s Supermarket Facts. Learn about this and other GreenChill results here.
- 100% of the nation’s 20 largest homebuilders, one in 12 new single-family homes: Learn about these and other results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- 800,000 ENERGY STAR certified products: This is based upon 300 million products sold annually averaged over 365 days. Learn about this and other results on the ENERGY STAR Impacts page.
- More than half of U.S. households: The data were drawn from the CEE Household Survey on National Awareness of ENERGY STAR. The report and a summary of the results are available here.
- Nearly 100 energy companies: View the Natural Gas STAR Partner list and learn about other Natural Gas STAR results.
The Future of EPA’s Climate Partnership Programs: Pages 38
- Tens of thousands of organizations: Each partnership program keeps its own partnership roster. This is a conservative estimate based upon the number of partners of ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, CHP Resource Center (formerly CHP Partnership), Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, and the Landfill Methane Outreach Program.
- 6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions: Each partnership program calculates its own benefits using customized program evaluation methodologies. See the following links for information on the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR, Methane Challenge BMP and ONE Future program options, and other methane and f-gas climate partnerships. Find additional information on climate partnership program benefits at the following links: ENERGY STAR, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas STAR, Methane Challenge, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, and Coalbed Methane Outreach Program.
- Billions of dollars: This estimate is based upon $300 billion in cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment alone, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
- Thousands of high-paying, fast-growing jobs: Jobs data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.
- $7 billion in public health benefits: see the climate partnership benefits methodologies of ENERGY STAR.
- $300 billion: This represents cumulative incremental investment leveraged by ENERGY STAR private sector investment, per the ENERGY STAR benefits methodology provided here.
- 40% of all energy sector jobs: Clean energy employment data were drawn from E2’s Clean Jobs America 2020 Report.
- 800,000 Americans are employed, roughly 35% of all energy efficiency jobs: Jobs data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report.