Public Procurement of Energy Efficient Products | Lessons from Around the World
As big and visible consumers, actions taken by governments to improve energy efficiency can strongly influence decisions by businesses and private citizens. This report assesses global experiences with energy efficient purchasing (EEP) as a tool to help governments improve the efficiency of their facilities and public services. Under such programs, governments can require or encourage their agencies to include energy efficient requirements or preferences when they purchase products that use energy, such as lighting, office equipment and vehicles. In most cases, EEP programs are designed to give preference to products that offer the best value over the products’ lifetimes.