Utilities should not let this emerging trend pass them by, because even though
its not just about energy-efficient buildings, this approach to commercial
construction is gaining momentum in some regions and market segments.S.

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This report shows how utilities are getting involved in green building
programs for the commercial sector and explains why those programs can be a
beneficial addition to a utilities customer-facing activities. For more
information, visit www. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit
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ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U. More
than 7,000 organizations have become ENERGY STAR partners and are
committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes and
businesses.

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Green building certification programs can be a vehicle for generating action
on energy efficiency in commercial buildings.researchandmarkets .

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Green building
design looks to improve on standard building design in terms of resource
efficiency, waste reduction, and indoor and outdoor environmental quality. On the downside, it can mean that
opportunities can be lost if energy efficiency is underemphasized or not
optimized in a green building project. But on the plus side, anecdotal
evidence shows that green building programs also carry broader appeal to the
commercial building market than straight energy-efficiency programs ever have. (NYSE:CA
multifunction products that incorporate a RAPID Fusing System
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Some ESPs are exploring whether and how they should promote sustainable
building principles.

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Green building design-sometimes also called "sustainable" or "high-
performance" design-is about designing and constructing buildings that have
less of an environmental impact than traditional buildings.
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This report examines how
some utilities are getting involved in green building programs for the
commercial sector and how they can be a beneficial addition to an ESPs
customer-facing activities. The Company is listed as one of
Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, and is ranked #35 on the
Business Week list of "Top 100 Brands.

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One national program -Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
developed by the U.
Utility green building programs can be designed to complement, not compete
with, national and international programs like LEED. Environmental Protection
Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce air
pollution through increased energy efficiency.gov

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The fact that energy efficiency is not the primary motivation of
sustainable construction has both positive and negative implications for
energy service providers (ESPs).

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In the spirit of the company's philosophy of kyosei -- all people,
regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and
working together into the future -- Canon recognizes that
environmental concerns are a critical global issue and it has been
actively engaged to contribute toward the establishment of an
environmentally and economically sustainable society .canon.

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The Canon PIXMA iP4000 and iP6000D are examples of Canon
consumer ink jet photo printers that are among the industry's
most energy efficient in standby mode.usa.canon. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. Today, with assistance
from the Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR program offers
businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy,
money and help protect the environment for future generations.

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of Large Commercial Companies Are Building Green: What's the Energy Providers
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newscom. A few offer design and planning assistance, and some ESPs
even operate their own green certification programs for commercial buildings.

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The contents of this report are as follows:
Executive Summary 1
Moving Beyond
Energy Efficiency 2
What's So Great About
Green Buildings? 7
Energy Service Providers
Get Involved 10
Pick Your Approach 22
Notes 25

For more information visit
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DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
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Laura Wood
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Research and Markets
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about Canon's worldwide commitment to the environment and a
description of some of the company's contributions to the communities
in which it operates can be found in the Canon Sustainability Report
2004 at
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