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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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California_Vine: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/v8Vy3uvKwA RT @Green_Register

(May-22)

EnergyStarNBC: Don’t forget! The last webinar on signing up for the 2013 National Building Competition is at 1pm EDT today. http://t.co/oft8Bmvpj1 #ESNBC

(May-22)

mncee_myhome: RT @mncee: #EPA Announces Winner of the #EnergyStar National Building Competition http://t.co/VFSBGJJRVv #Energy

(May-22)

mncee: #EPA Announces Winner of the #EnergyStar National Building Competition http://t.co/2naHYUbR6A #Energy

(May-22)

Raiinbows: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/Y1FdY3k6jz RT @Green_Register

(May-22)

TheMountain_top: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/WUTaAIduww RT @Green_Register

(May-21)

EnergyStarBldgs: MT @AFLA_Online Attend Webinar tomorrow, "How to Register for EPA’s 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition" http://t.co/YKgimfhBPx

(May-21)

American__Made_: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/DbhAVYFbVo RT @Green_Register

(May-21)

LGEANconnect: Webinar: Wed. 5/22 at 1pm - learn how to register for @EPAgov's 2013 Energy Star National Building Competition! Info: http://t.co/7S1OIw5Ryk

(May-21)

ArleneOnEnergy: #ENERGYSTAR Battle of the #Buildings http://t.co/puVE51mzrs #energy #green #sustainable

(May-21)

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

(May-21)

ALFA_Online: Attend @energystarbldgs Webinar tomorrow, "How to Register for EPA’s 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition" http://t.co/HfthdsIXZx

(May-21)

notYETgreen: RT @planyc: Comm. tenants use 40-60% of energy in office bldgs. Now they can compete to use less! @EPAgov Better Bldg Comp #ESNBC...

(May-21)

schwild: RT @3BL_Energy: .@GM tracking #energy use efforts http://t.co/sHdimOMIY4 earns 2012 Energy Star competition #CSR #environment

(May-21)

PlaNYC: Comm. tenants use 40-60% of energy in office bldgs. Now they can compete to use less! @EPAgov Better Bldg Comp #ESNBC http://t.co/95Ws5Hs9TD

(May-21)

cnnck38: General Motors Wins EPA Battle of the Buildings for Three Buildings: The EPA Battle of the Buildings is a comp... http://t.co/xw5sHHYxWj

(May-21)

CAenergy911: #News General Motors Wins EPA Battle of the Buildings for Three Buildings - Automotive Discovery http://t.co/dlxjLApAN4

(May-21)

Road_Products: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/xeF7JBgxJf RT @Green_Register

(May-21)

James_On_: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/a1onkMOsKV RT @Green_Register

(May-21)

Be_a_Boppin: New England Scores Well in Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition http://t.co/sSyjSZ5gP3 RT @Green_Register

(May-20)


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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

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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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