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To earn the ENERGY STAR, eligible industrial plants must have a Professional Engineer certify that the information used to calculate the plant‘s energy performance score is accurate. In addition, the plant must satisfy an EPA environmental compliance criteria screen.
ENERGY STAR certified buildings save energy, save money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings. To be certified as ENERGY STAR, a building must meet strict energy performance standards set by EPA.
First, You’ll Need an ENERGY STAR Score of 75 Or Higher. If you’re new here, head back to the use Portfolio Manager section to learn all about benchmarking and the 1 – 100 ENERGY STAR score. Then visit the save energy section for tips on how to reduce your energy use and improve your score.
A new tier of ENERGY STAR certification, called the ENERGY STAR NextGen Certified Homes and Apartments, will be launched in 2023. This new certification uses a baseline of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family and Multifamily certification, with additional requirements such as heat pump water heaters and EV-ready charging capabilities.
ENERGY STAR-certified homes and apartments are at least 10 percent more energy efficient than those built to code and achieve a 20 percent average improvement in energy efficiency, while providing homeowners and residents with energy performance and comfort.
The ENERGY STAR label identifies top-performing, cost-effective products, homes, and buildings. Since inception, ENERGY STAR has shown impressive results: in 2010 Americans saved enough energy to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 33 million cars, while saving nearly $18 billion on utility bills.
ENERGY STAR for Buildings. Reduce your energy use and improve your building’s efficiency using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and find out how make your building ENERGY STAR certified.
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment.
Energy Star ratings are awarded to appliances that achieve a level of energy efficiency — a set percentage above the current industry standard — and also meet requirements for usability and convenience.
ENERGY STAR Certified Products: Created in 1992 and authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the ENERGY STAR program helps consumers, government, and businesses across the country adopt energy-efficient products and practices.