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Looking to reduce your energy costs while showing your environmental leadership?

Join the 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings and compete to cut your energy waste with help from EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

Apply by May 31 at 5 P.M. EDT — it’s easy!

The fourth season of EPA’s “Biggest Loser”-style Battle of the Buildings is back with a twist. For the first time ever, commercial tenants can also compete! So whether your organization occupies a whole building or part of one, you can see how you stack up against others across the nation.

Plus, there are great new ways to win. As always, EPA will award the biggest energy loser, or the building or space that reduces its energy use the most. Back by popular demand, any building or space that achieves a 20% reduction or more will also be eligible for recognition.

And EPA is adding two new categories this year! First, EPA will spotlight the top tenant with the greatest savings. Make sure to register as a tenant when you sign up! And second, are you a communications superstar? Then you could be EPA’s first MVP – Most Valuable Participant. To compete, you’ll fill out a quick n’ easy scorecard at midpoint and final announcement, then see how your communications activities measure up against other competitors.

Last year, competitors who reduced energy consumption saved an average of $25,000 and reduced their energy use by 8 percent! Feeling inspired yet? Register now! Or click below to learn more and recruit others.

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EnergyStarBldgs: Thinking about signing up for next year's #ESNBC? Competitor resources are available at http://t.co/g70zkLUNQP

(May-17)

EnergyStarNBC: Green teams, here's a way to ramp up your efforts. Sign up for this year’s National Building Competition! http://t.co/gizMPSr1rz #ESNBC

(May-15)

VAIPL: "RT @EnergyStarNBC: Show us what you got! Sign up for EPA’s 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition #ESNBC" incl congregations!

(May-13)

EnergyStarNBC: Show us what you got! Sign up for EPA’s 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition. This year, tenants can compete! #ESNBC

(May-10)

HHIorg: #EPA announces National Building Competition Register by May 31st. http://t.co/E9QWfR9pZt

(May-10)

CleveGreenBldg: 4th season of EPA’s “Biggest Loser”-style Battle of the Buildings is back - commercial tenants can also compete http://t.co/51qRPmjXXR

(May-09)

NeoGreenBldg: 4th season of EPA’s “Biggest Loser”-style Battle of the Buildings is back - commercial tenants can also compete http://t.co/Os9gIDS1lm

(May-09)

EnergyPrint: Registration is now open for the 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition. Sign up by May 31! http://t.co/JsDJZp7XsJ

(May-09)

go_gba: @ENERGYSTAR Battle of the Buildings is back and for the first time ever, commercial tenants can also compete! http://t.co/KNtBpNr2rn

(May-09)

EnergyStarNBC: Registration is now open for the 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition! Sign up by May 31 at http://t.co/gizMPSr1rz #ESNBC

(May-08)

WaldonStudioArc: #Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings @wrspfacilities http://t.co/4SRudDjg2o

(May-08)

eSightEnergy: Sign up by May 31st to compete in the 2013 Battle of the Buildings #ENERGYSTAR #EPA http://t.co/geZqt8XoHX

(May-08)

greenmuseum: Registration now open for the 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition! Sign up by May 31 at http://t.co/uaw9zlWLbI #ESNBC @PICGreen

(May-08)

EnergyStarNBC: Join us for a webinar at 1pm EDT to learn how to sign up for the 2013 National Building Competition! http://t.co/oft8Bmvpj1 #ESNBC

(May-07)

EnergyStarBldgs: Together competitors of the 2012 #ESNBC cut #energy costs by $50 mil. Read about the competition via @4ConstructnPros http://t.co/HlJ85jCQrZ

(May-07)

ColoradoREA: Competitors of EPA Energy Star National Building Competition Cut Energy Costs by $50 Million http://t.co/MpFeru8INr

(May-07)

AtlasTube: EPA Announces Winner of the Energy Star National Building Competition http://t.co/kbQbuNPUSN

(May-04)

VonsCreditUnion: Over 3,000 entered, and VonsCU came out on top! #1 Bank/Financial Institution in the Battle of the Buildings by... http://t.co/mqX3Km1PJU

(May-03)

EnergyAuditTX: http://t.co/SWaDuBUkvH 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition Begins Today http://t.co/ar54stTjr1

(May-03)

CUBEspanol: Demarest Elementary School, #NewJersey, won the EPA’s Energy Star Battle of the Buildings competition http://t.co/aX7jx2D1AN

(May-02)


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Rules and Fine Print

Learn more about the 2013 competition, including rules, eligibility, and key dates.

Meet the New Portfolio Manager

Screenshot of Stories Behind the Battle

Competitors use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to track and report their energy savings. Find out how the tool is improving this summer!

 

Learn from Past Winners

2012 winner Demarest Elementary School cut its energy use by half in one year! In fact, all 15 top finishers saved more than 30% last year. And over 85 buildings cut energy use by 20% or more. How did they do it?

Learn energy-saving advice from all our past winners.
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