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ProductsENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
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At HomeImproving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Let us help you — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
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Retail Benchmarking Starter Kit
Retailers can assess the energy performance of their stores using Portfolio Manager. The following documents are intended to help you get started benchmarking and take the next steps.
Get Started
- Eligibility Requirements for Use of the U.S. EPA Energy Performance Rating System
Determine if your store is eligible to receive an energy performance rating and review the operating characteristics required for a rating. - The Quick Reference Guide for Using Portfolio Manager to Rate Your Energy Performance
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‘How to’ steps and helpful tips for users of the energy performance rating system. At a glance, it provides the eligibility criteria, property data needed, and guidance on interpreting the rating for your store. - Data Collection Template
Use this MS Excel-based spreadsheet to collect data for twenty or more buildings for a one-time data uploading into Portfolio Manager. Download and complete the spreadsheet, and send it to buildings@energystar.gov.
Take the Next Steps
- Energy Management Guidelines
A proven strategy for superior energy management with tools and resources to help each step of the way. Based on the successful practices of ENERGY STAR partners, these guidelines for energy management can assist your organization in improving its energy and financial performance while distinguishing your organization as an environmental leader. - Building Upgrade Manual
A strategic guide to help you plan and implement profitable energy saving building upgrades. You can maximize energy savings by sequentially following the five building upgrade stages. - Apply for the ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings
The national energy performance rating system in Portfolio Manager benchmarks the energy performance of a wide range of commercial buildings relative to the performance of similar buildings in the United States. Buildings that meet certain criteria and achieve a rating of 75 or better are eligible to apply for the ENERGY STAR. - Professional Engineer’s Guide to the ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings (286KB)
A Professional Engineer (PE) validation is required to apply for the ENERGY STAR Label. The PE must stamp the Statement of Energy Performance and submit it to EPA for review. This guide assists Professional Engineers to understand the validation requirements and process, as well as the expectations and limitations of their role.
