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The value of ENERGY STAR certification

Studies have shown that ENERGY STAR certified buildings:

  •  Have lower operating costs
  •  Are more marketable
  •  Contribute fewer greenhouse gas emissions to the environment
  •  Command higher rental rates
  •  Have increased asset value

But you don’t have to take our word for it. Academic and industry research supports the value of certifying your building as ENERGY STAR. Below is a summary of several studies that evaluated the added market value of ENERGY STAR certified buildings.

Chart showing price advantages of ENERGY STAR labeled buildings

Source: Benchmarking and Disclosure: Lessons from Leading Cities, based on data from the Institute for Market Transformation.

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