Building Area of Energy Efficiency Improvements (PI1586)

This metric is intended to capture the gross floor area of the building(s) where the organization plans to implement energy-efficiency improvements. Such projects can include efficiency improvements to lighting (lower-usage or fewer fixtures), increased building performance through improved insulation, installation of energy-efficient windows, and increased heating/cooling or appliance efficiency.

Organizations are encouraged to report this metric in conjunction with the Energy Conserved (OI6697) as a result of these improvements. Organizations wishing to report on the amount of money spent on renewable energy infrastructure and technology, which may lead to the energy-efficiency improvements reported here, can use Renewable Energy Capital Expenditures (OI9206). If the energy-efficiency improvements are part of a wider energy conservation strategy or as otherwise applicable, organizations are also encouraged to report Energy Conservation Strategy (OI4531).