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Facility Energy Assessment Matrix

Use this spreadsheet to evaluate the energy program at your industrial facility. This tool complements the Energy Program Assessment Matrix by helping you examine a program for a single facility. Energy program directors can use this tool when working with site energy leaders to assess how the organization-wide program has been implemented at each facility.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance
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Fifteen O&M Best Practices

This 46-page report from Portland Energy Conservation Inc. (PECI) presents an overview of the 15 best practices building owners and managers can employ to make their buildings more energy-efficient.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Resource type: 
Research and reports
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Flat Glass Manufacturing Plant EPI

Use this tool to determine your flat glass manufacuring plant's ENERGY STAR 1 - 100 energy performance indicator score. The Energy Peformance Indicator (EPI) will help your company improve its energy efficiency by comparing your energy performance to similar flat glass 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 the ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance,
Benchmarking,
Energy performance indicators (EPIs)
Market sector: 
General industrial/manufacturing
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Frozen Fried Potato Plant EPI

Use this tool to determine your frozen fried potato plant's ENERGY STAR 1 - 100 energy performance indicator score. The Energy Peformance Indicator (EPI) will help your company improve its energy efficiency by comparing your energy performance to similar frozen fried potato 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 the ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance,
Benchmarking,
Energy performance indicators (EPIs)
Market sector: 
General industrial/manufacturing
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Host Your Own ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Application Form

Host an ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Competition Application Form

Use this two-page application form to request to host your own ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Competition.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Resource type: 
Communication tools
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Host an ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Competition FAQ

Host an ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Competition Frequently Asked Questions

Use this two-page document to answer your questions about hosting an ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Competition.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Resource type: 
Communication tools
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How will ENERGY STAR benefit my shopping center?

How can ENERGY STAR benefit your shopping center?

This document highlights how shopping centers can leverage ENERGY STAR to improve energy performance, boost public image, enhance occupant comfort, and reduce operating costs. Plus, it includes helpful ENERGY STAR resources for engaging tenants, setting goals, and making strategic energy management decisions.

 
Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Market sector: 
Retail
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https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/how_can_energy_star_benefit_your_supermarket

How can ENERGY STAR benefit your supermarket?

This document highlights how supermarkets can leverage ENERGY STAR to improve energy performance, boost public image, enhance occupant comfort, and reduce operating costs. Also, this document shares how Food Lion saved energy and earned EPA recognition through smart energy management.

 
Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Market sector: 
Grocery & convenience stores,
Retail
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How ENERGY STAR Helps Manufacturers Improve the Energy Performance of their Operations

Use this slide presentation to explain to management at your company how using ENERGY STAR resources can help improve your energy performance. The presentation explains what the ENERGY STAR program is and how EPA works with companies to develop strong energy management programs. It also explains why businesses, industrial sites, and plants join ENERGY STAR, and gives a brief overview of recommended energy management guidance. The presentation also lists tools, resources, and recognition that ENERGY STAR offers its partners.

Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Market sector: 
General industrial/manufacturing
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First slide of the How to Apply for the ENERGY STAR presentation.

How to Apply for the ENERGY STAR

Use this 37-slide presentation to help you and your colleagues gain a better understanding on the value of ENERGY STAR certification, eligibility for certification, how to apply for ENERGY STAR certification in Portfolio Manager, and how to track the status of applications.
 

Topic: 
Energy management guidance
Resource type: 
Communication tools
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