ENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
Improving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to lower high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the many ways to save in your home and track your progress with "My ENERGY STAR" - your new dashboard to savings.
A new home or apartment that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments use significantly less energy than typical new homes and apartments while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.
This paper from Duke University focuses primarily on the development of an updated ENERGY STAR industrial Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) for the cement industry and the change in the energy performance of the industry observed when the benchmarking system was updated from the original benchmark in 1997 to the new benchmark in 2008.
This document describes the data and analysis used to update the ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) for wet corn mills. The paper also compares the results of the original 1997 EPI with the updated analysis which is useful to someone who is interested in how the industry has changed during the last decade. The first section describes the data and the analysis used for the update. The second section compares the two models to show how the energy performance of this industry has changed over time.
Use this tool to incorporate energy-efficient lighting in your motor vehicle plant. The spreadsheet lists best practice lighting levels from companies participating in EPA's ENERGY STAR Motor Vehicle Focus. The Focus is a partnership between the ENERGY STAR program and motor vehicle companies to promote energy efficiency in motor vehicle plants.
Creating an energy policy is a key step in formalizing your organization's commitment to saving energy. After all, you’ll be much more likely to achieve lasting results when energy efficiency is integrated as a core element of your organization’s business practices.
New York-Presbyterian’s corporate energy policy describes core values and responsibilities for implementing its energy management program.
This 54-page report from Portland Energy Conservation Inc. (PECI) presents an overview of O&M assessments for commercial building HVAC, lighting and control systems. It discusses what an O&M assessment involves, how it differs from an energy audit, the value of hiring an O&M consultant, and what the benefits and costs are for performing an assessment. It also briefly describes the process and how an owner can increase the cost effectiveness of the process.
Submit your ENERGY STAR application online! Select the program to which you would like to apply, identify contacts from your organization, and complete your partnership agreement. You can also check on the status of a previously submitted application using your application ID.
This 46-page report from Portland Energy Conservation Inc. (PECI) presents guidance for designing and obtaining a good O&M service contract. Clear information on service contract options and trends to commercial and retail building owners, facility managers, property managers, and chief building engineers is provided.
Use this tool to determine the ENERGY STAR 1 - 100 energy performance indicator score of your pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. The Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) will help your company improve its energy efficiency by comparing your energy performance to similar pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in the U.S. The spreadsheet includes instructions for using the EPI, a State of Energy Performance form, and a Facility Performance Report. Manufacturing plants that earn a 75 or higher using this EPI are eligible to earn ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance.
Download this .mp4 file to watch the Global Business Network’s Peter Schwartz discuss the four strategies that American businesses can use to prepare for four possible scenarios for the United States in 2020, and the possible energy impacts of each one. These scenarios and strategies are presented in the report entitled Energy Strategy for the Road Ahead.
