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The ENERGY STAR® National Building Competition: BOOTCAMP was a competition that challenged building owners, managers, and occupants to reduce energy and water use, and save money over just 90 days!

Learn from past winners

In 2010, when EPA launched the first-ever ENERGY STAR National Building Competition, 14 competitors went head-to-head for the title of Biggest Energy Loser. Since then, more competitors join the race every year, and the energy savings – and positive environmental impacts – multiply with every competition.

Download the wrap-up reports below to learn the best practices that led them to victory!

Texas A&M 2015 Team Winner

Texas A&M – ESCO Project team
Reduced energy use by: 35.5%
Est. cost savings: $548,900
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 1,726 metric tons
Download the 2015 report

Woodville 2015 Building Winner

Woodville Chapel
Reduced energy use by: 89.4%
Est. cost savings: $100
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 1
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2014 Winner Going Blue for Woodville

Going Blue for Woodville
Reduced energy use by: 24.8%
Est. cost savings: $2,004
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 17 metric tons
Download the 2014 report

2014 Winner Woodville Chapel

Woodville Chapel 
Reduced energy use by: 68.4%
Est. cost savings: $236
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 2 metric tons
Download the 2014 report

2013 Winner Claiborne Elementary School

Claiborne Elementary School
Reduced energy use by: 45.9%
Est. cost savings: $294,300
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 490 metric tons
Download the 2013 report

2012 Winner Demarest Elementary School

Demarest Elementary School
Reduced energy use by: 52%
Est. cost savings: $75,900
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 267 metric tons
Download the 2012 report

2011 Winner University of Florida

University of Florida, Parking Garage C
Reduced energy use by: 62.7%
Cost savings: $34,907
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 258 metric tons
Download the 2011 report

2010 Winner Morrison Hall

Morrison Hall, UNC at Chapel Hill
Reduced energy use by: 35.7%
Energy saved: 11.7 million kBTU
Greenhouse gas emissions prevented: 733 metric tons
Download the 2010 report