Analysis Track

Obtaining ENERGY STAR Building RatingsPresented by SJ Bergman, CEM, CMVP

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What is ENERGY STAR?

“ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.”

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History of ENERGY STAR

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1992EPA introduces the first ENERGY STAR qualified product line

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1995ENERGY STAR for buildings launched

2000Portfolio Manager released

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2004Almost 1,400 buildings have earned ENERGY STAR Certification for Superior Energy Performance

2011>7,500 buildings earned certification.

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Through 2011

Americans saved >$23 billion on utility bills and prevented amount of GHGs close to 43 million vehicles

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ENERGY STAR and Building Ratings

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Portfolio Manager: Benchmarking and Rating Tool

260,000+ commercial buildings

Over 28 billion square feet

More than 40% of the total US market

And growing!

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About Ratings

Buildings of eligible rating types can receive a Portfolio Manager score from 1 to 100, and may qualify for ENERGY STAR certification with a score of 75 or greater

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ENERGY STAR 2011 Annual Report

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Benchmarking Legislation

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What’s A Rating Worth?

Excellent PR

Photo ops

Press release

Plaque

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What’s A Rating Worth? (continued)

Focal point for an organizational goal for accountability, funding, progress reports

Increases occupant awareness and participation in energy management

Proven to increase building and lease value

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Types of Ratable BuildingsOffices

Bank/Financial Institutions

Courthouses

Data Center

K-12 Schools

Hospital (General Medical and Surgical)

Hotels

Retail Stores

Supermarkets

Warehouses (refrigerated and non-refrigerated)

Senior Care Facility

Residence Halls and Dormitories

Medical Offices

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants

House of Worship

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Non-ratable space types

Parking lots and parking structures

Swimming pools

Other

Coming soon: Campus ratings

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To be eligible for rating, the gross floor area of the facility must be comprised of 50% or more of an eligible space type and 10% or less of the gross floor area must be comprised of an Other space type.

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Requirements to get a rating

11 contiguous months of utility bills

No individual electrical meter entry can be for a period longer than 65 days

More than 50% of floor space an eligible rating type, and less than 10% “other”

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Portfolio Manager

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EnergyCAP is an ABS Provider-Automated Benchmarking System

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Activating a building

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Building Properties

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Floor area

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Building attributes

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Subspaces

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Select meters to include/exclude

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Submitting data, receiving results

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Reports: AN24 ENERGY STAR Ratings

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AN24A ENERGY STAR Ratings with history

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Become an ENERGY STAR Partner!http://www.ENERGYSTAR.gov

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Questions

Visit the Ace Place to learn more!

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