● Energy benchmarking is the first step to identifying opportunities to reduce energy use and save $$. [...] ● Benchmarking and transparency policies require buildings to track and share their building performance data annually. [...] ● Develops a strong market for building efficiency and jobs related to efficiency improvements ● Helps building owners and tenants evaluate their energy use and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement. [...] ● EPA studies have shown that benchmarked buildings achieved energy savings of 2.4% per year What is ENERGY STAR? ● Created by the EPA in 1992 to provide resources and tools for businesses and households manage and improve their energy use. [...] What is ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager? A free online tool from the EPA that helps building managers: - Assess energy, water and waste/materials consumption - Track changes over time - 1-100 ENERGY STAR score Portfolio Manager Tool & Resources: What is a data jam? ● How to create an ENERGY STAR online account ● Understanding tool definitions ● How to collect building information ● How to create a b.
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