ENERGY USE PER SQUARE FOOT (kbtu/sq ft):

Some buildings will see their energy use per square foot (kbtu/sq ft) instead of a 1-100 rating. This is because not all of our Pierce County buildings fit perfectly into the space types Energy Star uses for scoring. For the buildings that have their energy use per square foot information, they are being compared to the national averages and are weighted by square footage and use of space.

For example: If you are in a building that is 30% office space and 70% maintenance/shop space, then your energy use per square foot will be weighted accordingly. This allows us to compare our energy use against the national average with accuracy.

Pierce County Commits to Energy Reduction by:

• Tracking our energy use through Energy Star Portfolio Manager
  
• Setting Energy Goals in the Pierce County Sustainability Plan
  
• Making energy efficient upgrades to our buildings
  
• Education and Outreach to Pierce County Employees