The 43-page ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management contains a step-by-step road map for continuous improvement, based on best practices from the nation's leaders in energy management. The document is broken out into the guidelines' seven main steps:
- STEP 1: Make Commitment
- STEP 2: Assess Performance
- STEP 3: Set Goals
- STEP 4: Create Action Plan
- STEP 5: Implement Action Plan
- STEP 6: Evaluate Progress
- STEP 7: Recognize Achievements