Energy Star Labeled Buildings

Energy Star for buildings is a rating system for evaluating the energy performance of the building. On a scale of 1-100, commercial and industrial facilities having an energy performance score of 75 or above are labeled Energy Star.

Energy Star labeled buildings on average use 35% less energy and emit one-third less carbon dioxide.

The Energy Star Labels for Buildings is jointly led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE).

Eligibility

The following types of buildings and facilities are eligible for Energy Star labels:

• offices
• bank branches
• financial centers
• retailers
• courthouses
• hospitals
• hotels
• K-12 schools
• Medical offices
• Dormitories
• Warehouses

Energy Star Labeled Buildings Facts

• the rating system has been used to evaluate 26,000 buildings
• over 4,200 buildings have earned the Energy Star Label
• office buildings account for as much as 40% of the Energy Star Labeled Buildings

Financial Benefits

• Energy Star buildings that earn the label consecutively for six years are 20% more energy efficient in the sixth year than in the first year
• Increased tenant occupancy
• High net operating profit due to reduction in energy consumption
• Reduction in exposure to volatile energy prices

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