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