ENERGY STAR for Federal Agencies

Through the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007), Executive Order 13514, �Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,� and Executive Order 13423, �Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,� Federal Agencies are required to do the following:

• Benchmark building energy use with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (EISA 2007, EO 13423, EO 13514)
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy used to run buildings (EO 13423, EO 13514)
• Reduce energy and water use (EISA 2007, EO 13514, EO 13423)
• Assess and report on compliance with the Guidelines for Federal High Performance Sustainable Buildings (EO 13423, EO 13514)
• Lease only in ENERGY STAR labeled buildings (EISA 2007)
• Set design targets for energy efficiency of new buildings (EO 13514, EO 13423)
• Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products (EISA 2007, EO 13514)

ENERGY STAR tools and resources can help Federal Agencies meet these requirements!

What Federal Agencies Can Do

• Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to:
  • Benchmark buildings and data centers, measure energy and water use, set reduction goals, prioritize energy and water efficiency projects, measure progress, and verify/report results.
  • Record, track, and communicate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building energy use using Portfolio Manager�s GHG accounting and tracking capability.
  • Assess the sustainability of existing buildings using the Federal High Performance Sustainable Buildings Checklist (Guiding Principles Checklist) located within Portfolio Manager.
• Use the Federal Building Import Template to upload data for multiple Federal buildings into your Portfolio Manager account.
• Find ENERGY STAR labeled buildings to lease using the Registry of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings.
• Take cost-effective steps to improve the energy efficiency of your leased space with the Tenant's Guide: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Leased Space.
• Learn about the benefits of Submetering Building Energy and Water Usage (3.18KB) from the White House's National Science and Technology Council.
• Use Target Finder to set energy use targets and rate energy design intent for new buildings.
• Learn more by viewing recorded training sessions or registering for live online training sessions specifically for Federal Agencies or contact Katy Hatcher at hatcher.caterina@epa.gov.

Legislation & Guidance

Learn more about legislation and guidance that may affect your Federal agency.

• The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and Building Energy Use Benchmarking Guidance
• Executive Order 13514
• Executive Order 13423
• Find additional guidance from the Federal Energy Management Program

Earn Recognition for Your Achievements

• Earn the ENERGY STAR for Buildings

ENERGY STAR Qualified Products

The ENERGY STAR label appears on over 60 different product categories. Use these products in your facilities to lower energy use, save money, and help protect the environment.

• Purchasing and Procurement