US Moves Towards Energy Star Benchmarking

As of 2010, California, New York and Washington, DC require non-residential commercial buildings to benchmark their energy efficiency using the EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager.  A useful tool, Portfolio Manager ranks comparable buildings on a scale of 1 to 100, 100 representing the highest percentile of energy efficiency.  Buildings scoring a 75 or higher are eligible for an Energy Star label which can be used to market the building to potential buyers, leasees and guests.  Hotels are at a particular advantage as Travelocity and Orbitz's green booking engines allow for easy identification of Energy Star labeled properties.  And with Travelocity's green hotels booking 65% more than non-green counterparts, it's an advantage not to be missed.

Benchmarking fees start as low as $450.  To schedule your building's Energy Star Benchmark, please contact us.