2017 ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings Partner Meeting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency convened the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings Partner Meeting on Tuesday, October 24^th and Wednesday, October 25^th at the Sheraton Grand Chicago in conjunction with the ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Stakeholder Meetings. Thank you to everyone that attended and contributed to the success of the meetings.

To learn more, read on or skip below to the following sections:

• Download meeting presentations: Tuesday, October 24
• Download meeting presentations: Wednesday, October 25
• Agenda
• Speaker supplement

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017 (Day 1)

ENERGY STAR market insights & program updates Join EPA to hear insights from 20 years of programmatic energy management experience in the commercial marketplace, including a sneak peek at trends in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the nation’s largest database of commercial buildings benchmarking energy and water use. You’ll also have the opportunity to give feedback on future program priorities, plus learn about new tools and updates available from the program. Download ENERGY STAR market insights & program updates (PDF, 3.0 MB)

Keeping up with emerging technology: Next-level advances in smart buildings  Advances in metering, analytics, and smart building technology offer new pathways for capturing energy savings, but only if energy managers understand how to deploy them effectively. While many of us are racing to keep up with the pace of technological advances, this session will preview what’s on the horizon and outline steps energy managers can take to prepare for a smart, connected future. Download keeping up with emerging technology: next-level advances in smart buildings (PDF, 2.1 MB)

Communicating effectively with ENERGY STAR These leading partners have leveraged the ENERGY STAR brand to achieve even greater success. Explore how you can use ENERGY STAR in new ways to increase profitability, engage stakeholders, and enhance market presence. Download communicating effectively with ENERGY STAR (PDF, 3.9 MB)

The future of lighting for commercial applications Advances in lighting and control strategies have opened new opportunities to deploy lighting that is remarkably versatile and efficient. Learn how to make the most of lighting opportunities to not only save energy, but to optimize systems for the comfort and benefit of occupants while adding significant value. Download the future of lighting for commercial applications (PDF, 3.3 MB)

Running your own efficiency competition Leading ENERGY STAR partners have demonstrated that energy, water, and waste competitions are an effective way to build momentum and support for efficiency efforts and engage tenants and occupants. Find out practical tips and considerations for running your own competition from organizations that are leveraging these campaigns to raise awareness and drive deeper savings. Download running your own efficiency competition (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Top 10 most under-used ENERGY STAR resources EPA provides more than 500 items in the ENERGY STAR tools and resources library based on the proven energy management principles of successful ENERGY STAR partners. Find out what resources and recognition opportunities you’ve been missing during this lightning round session. Download top 10 most under-used ENERGY STAR resources (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 (Day 2)

The financial value of energy efficiency: Diverse perspectives During this roundtable discussion, you’ll hear experts from across diverse industries explore how to evaluate and capture the financial value of energy efficiency and sustainability programs. Download the financial value of energy efficiency: diverse perspectives (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Preparing for EPA's ENERGY STAR metric updates  In August 2018, EPA will update the models that power 1-100 ENERGY STAR scores with new data, based on the latest Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Join this interactive session to hear about EPA’s methodology and schedule for updating 1-100 ENERGY STAR scores, discuss considerations for building owners and managers, and learn what to expect when new scores are released.  Download preparing for EPA’s ENERGY STAR metric updates (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Best practices for deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at commercial buildings  Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are a standard feature at green, sustainable buildings due to progressive workplace policies and growing demand from employees and tenants.  This session will provide a high-level overview of the EV charger market and will provide examples of best practices to consider for commercial installations. Download best practices for deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at commercial buildings (PDF, 2.7 MB)

Engaging commercial tenants and occupants The people who work in your office building, retail store, warehouse, or other commercial building can make or break your efficiency strategy – after all, they often consume most of the energy. How do you engage your tenants and occupants to start saving energy? Learn innovative strategies and proven approaches to effectively drive savings in tenant spaces and get occupants energized about efficiency. Download engaging commercial tenants and occupants (PDF, 3.8 MB)

Procuring energy-efficient commercial products A strong procurement policy is just the first step to ensuring your organization purchases quality energy-efficient commercial products. Learn about all the products you may not have known are ENERGY STAR certified, as well as the tools EPA provides to help you make the best purchasing decisions, from data center and commercial food service equipment to standard office equipment.   Download procuring energy-efficient commercial products (PDF, 2.7 MB)

Challenges and opportunities in managing waste Sustainable materials management (SMM) offers a significant opportunity for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and, increasingly, to realize economic benefits. Hear about EPA’s SMM initiatives and how a commercial property owner and a sustainability service provider are identifying and overcoming challenges associated with managing materials to reduce waste and drive business value. Download challenges and opportunities in managing waste (PDF, 5.0 MB)

Best practices for managing water use With rising costs of water and wastewater services, businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need to manage and use water more efficiently to reduce operating costs; energy needed to heat, store, and deliver water; and the risk of water shortages. Join this session to hear best practices for understanding your water use and establishing an effective water management program. Download best practices for managing water use (PDF, 3.3 MB)

Agenda

Download the ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings Partner Meeting agenda (PDF, 130 KB) for a full description of the interactive sessions that were held over the two-day meeting. Agenda highlights include:

• Preparing for EPA's ENERGY STAR metric updates
• Best practices for deploying electric vehicle charging stations
• ENERGY STAR market insights & program updates
• The future of lighting for commercial applications
• Keeping up with emerging technology: Next-level advances in smart buildings 
• The financial value of energy efficiency: Diverse perspectives
• Reaching and engaging tenants and occupants