APRIL
2021
Participate with NADA and EPA to Develop a Dealership ENERGY STAR Certification
NADA and the EPA are joining forces to create an ENERGY STAR certification program for franchised dealerships, and your help is needed to launch the program.

The two groups are calling on dealerships to complete a voluntary energy use survey. The anonymous data collected will help develop a 1-100 ENERGY STAR score, which will be available in the Portfolio Manager tool. Completion of the survey is optional and is NOT required for Eco-Friendly Retailer status.

All Eco-Friendly Retailers have an ENERGY STAR account, and once the score is developed, it will give you the power to compare your energy performance in relation to the industry. Top performers will earn ENERGY STAR certification, an additional credential to highlight commitment to energy efficiency and differentiate retailers among competitors.


Learn more from NADA and ENERGY STAR, and click below to start the survey.
Reduce Water Use this Spring
Photo by Kai Dahms on Unsplash
Reducing water use helps the environment and your bottom line. Read how to upgrade, monitor, and maintain water systems.
Maintain Car Wash Systems
Steve Tinsley is facility manager at McCurley Integrity Dealerships. His weekly facility inspections include a check on the auto group’s three Broadway car wash systems. He assesses soap and rinse levels, drains, and the water reclamation system. In addition to the weekly inspections, routine car wash maintenance includes “monthly lubrication of its moving parts, hydraulic oil filter changes every couple of years, and it is now due, after four years, for some replacement curtains and mitters,” said Tinsley.
Inspect Irrigation Equipment
If your landscaping requires irrigation, spring is the time to inspect your system for leaks and repair broken equipment. Southern Oregon Subaru installed low-flow, high-efficiency sprinklers and switched to watering at night when it’s cooler. These changes reduced water use, lowered costs, and virtually eliminated runoff reaching the local watershed.
Catch the Rain
Do you have a system to catch April showers? By capturing rainwater from the roof into a cistern, pond, or holding tank, retailers can use the water for landscape irrigation, reducing water costs and the impact on local municipal storm water systems.
How is water usage monitored and maintained at your store? Share a few quick details, and we may use them in a future newsletter.
Fairway Subaru Earns Eco-Friendly Trophy
Zone Retail Development Manager Jason Russo recently presented an Eco-Friendly trophy to Fairway Subaru in Greenville, SC. Fairway has a strong partnership with TreesGreenville. Last November, the Fairway team picked up clippers, pruners, and shovels and planted 35 trees along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Click below to see the full list of 205 Eco-Friendly Retailers.
Chuck Golden
Green Dealer Support
517.719.0355