Certification Nation 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 ENERGY STAR Certification Nation!ENERGY STAR certification mark

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ENERGY STAR, EPA offered special one-time recognition to all organizations who certified 5 or more buildings in 2022. The deadline to participate has passed, but nearly 250 organizations joined the growing nation of certified buildings and plants – the ENERGY STAR Certification Nation. See the full list on our Leaderboard.

Four levels of recognition 

Participating organizations received special recognition as a Member, Premier Member, Executive Member, or Elite Member, depending on how many buildings and plants they certified in 2022.

Certification Nation Member Badge

Member

Certified 5 or more buildings or plants in 2022. All members received:

  • A listing on our website
  • A digital badge (shown at left)
Certification Nation 2022 Premier Badge

Premier Member

Certified 15 or more buildings or plants in 2022. Once the final tally is complete, all Premier Members will receive:

  • A listing on our website
  • A digital badge (shown at left)
  • A personalized letter from the director of EPA’s Climate Partnership Programs (mailed in spring 2023)
Certification Nation 2022 Executive Badge

Executive Member

Certified 50 or more buildings or plants in 2022. Once the final tally is complete, all Executive Members will receive:

  • A listing on our website
  • A digital badge (shown at left)
  • A personalized letter from a senior EPA official (mailed in spring 2023)
Certification Nation 2022 Elite Badge

Elite Member

Certified 150 or more buildings or plants in 2022. Once the final tally is complete, all Elite Members will receive:

  • A listing on our website
  • A digital badge (shown at left)
  • A personalized letter from a senior EPA official (mailed in spring 2023)
  • Inclusion in an EPA press release on March 16, 2023

The Leaders of Certification Nation

Nearly 250 organizations joined Certification Nation last year. See the full list on our Leaderboard.

And while it’s too late to join Certification Nation, it’s never too late to show that your organization saves energy, saves money, and protects the environment with help from ENERGY STAR. Learn more about how to apply for ENERGY STAR certification