Case Study: Resident Engagement
U.S. Embassy Vilnius instituted a program to cut energy use at its residences, called ‘TAIP! We Can Do It’ (‘taip’ is Lithuanian for ‘yes’). The program educates Post residents about their energy use by distributing a chart detailing each unit’s consumption of electricity, gas, and water for the month. Usage is compared to the previous year and to average embassy residential use, which together provide benchmarks and assist with goal-setting.
Case Study: Green Technology
U.S. Embassy Rome implemented significant green technology improvements at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence, Villa Taverna, a historically significant building. The upgrade was executed in conjunction with the League of Green Embassies’ (the League) Energy Efficiency Sweep initiative for COM residences, a collaborative effort involving the Department, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Alliance to Save Energy, and corporate vendors of efficiency products and equipment.