Tools and Resources
ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating Systems
Learn about the various green building rating systems that use ENERGY STAR tools such as Portfolio Manager, Target Finder, and the Sustainable Buildings Checklist.
How to Track Waste and Materials Management in Portfolio Manager
This PowerPoint presentation covers the basics on how to track waste and materials in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Overview of ENERGY STAR for buildings and plants
Use this annotated presentation to give your audience an overview of the ENERGY STAR program for commercial buildings and plants. The slides include key facts and figures, information about Portfolio Manager and ENERGY STAR recognition, and important resources to help building owners and managers save money and energy.
Overview of Portfolio Manager
Use this annotated presentation to provide your audience with an overview of Portfolio Manager---including where it is used, who uses it, and why; the metrics it provides; and ways to get data into the tool.
The Federal Guiding Principles Checklist in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
This presentation includes an introduction to the Federal Guiding Principles Checklist in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Verifying the ENERGY STAR Certification Application
This annotated 49-slide presentation provides an overview of the Licensed Professional’s responsibilities and role in the process of verifying an application for ENERGY STAR certification. The presentation gives an overview of the site visit and how to conduct a through and systematic review of the property, as well as some of the details of the property - basic property information, applicable indoor environmental standards, property use details, and, most importantly, the whole building energy consumption. The presentation concludes with a brief description of the audit process.
