Energy Star for Commercial Buildings

EPA's ENERGY STAR is the national symbol for energy efficiency recognized by more than 70 percent of Americans. Use the Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR graphic in marketing materials, trade publications, and case studies to show that the project has the potential to help prevent greenhouse gas emissions and save money and energy over the life of the building.

 

• Uses DOE commercial building energy consumption survey
• Energy performance scored on a 1-100 scale

o       50 is average for comparable type and size of building

o       Rating of 75 or better receives Designed to Earn the Energy Star rating granted for design intent

• Final ENERGY STAR rating received after collection of utility data for one year using Portfolio Manager, so your building’s performance is verified.