U.S. Green Building Council

• The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a source for green building knowledge and training. Professionals wanting to learn about power management, preparing for the LEED internationally recognized green-building-certification system or desiring to maintain their current credentials may find information on the USGBC website. Those individuals who are seeking support for their green projects or want to expand their power management knowledge may also find up-to-date information through the USGBC.
  
  

Power Management Devices

• Dealers and those interested in power management may learn about "green" devices designed for businesses and homeowners that can also offset percentages of the costs associated with implementing such systems. The devices are designed to assist customers to make intelligent technological choices so that they may effectively increase equipment performance for maximum energy efficiency. For example, some devices include certain kinds of triggers that are designed to shut down connected equipment under certain circumstances, which can greatly reduce overall energy consumption. Some power management products can integrate with renewable energy systems, which then also potentially qualify for rebate incentives.
  
  

Product Training and Certifications

• Intelligent energy consumption is the focus of many product training programs and certifications associated with power management training. Certification programs that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and other U.S. agencies are usually also recognized by utilities and energy service companies. Companies particularly aim to communicate the many best practices associated with making installations of related devices as efficient as possible. Typically, the firms involved must ensure that at least one of their professionals receive power management certification training prior to performing installations. Types of relevant certifications can include those of an Energy Manager, Sustainable Development Professional or Green Building Engineer.
  
  

State, Local and Federal Incentives

• As a growing number of utility, federal, state and local entities deploy incentives that promote renewable energy, more information is regularly being disseminated to the general public about power management. For example, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) offers financial assistance opportunities for the development of renewable energy projects. Various rebates and tax incentives for consumers differ from state to state.
  
  

Public Awareness

• To make dealers and consumers more aware of how energy electronics consumption impacts the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy have designed the ENERGY STAR program, designed to reach out to U.S. households to educate people on how to better manage the power of the appliances that they use in their homes. Many power management companies further support intelligent energy consumption initiatives by sending out relevant, pertinent information through newsletters, as well as information in their marketing materials.