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ENERGY STAR connects you with the tools and resources you need to implement a successful energy management strategy. Technical guidance, procurement policies, demonstrated best practices, communications resources and awards will help distinguish your organization as an environmental steward.

Commit to Continuous Improvement

Read an overview of the importance of organizational commitment

ENERGY STAR Fact Sheets for

Join ENERGY STAR

Evaluate Performance and Set Goals

Use Portfolio Manager to track and benchmark energy use
Read the ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings Eligibility Requirements
Learn how Benchmarkings were developed:

Professional Engineer's Guide (459KB)

Technical Description for Offices, Banks, Financial Centers, and Courthouses (91KB)

Technical Description for K-12 Schools (194KB)

Technical Description for Supermarkets and Grocery Stores (428KB)

Technical Description for Hospitals (484KB)

Technical Description for Hotel/Motels (1.4MB)

Technical Description for Medical Offices (117KB)

Technical Description for Residence Halls/Dormitories (82KB)

Technical Description for Warehouses (82KB)

"Site" and "Source" Energy (116KB)

Weather Normalization Description

Let Target Finder set an energy consumption goal for new building design
Delta Score Estimator provides a quick way to identify the relationship between the percent energy saved in a building and the energy performance rating score of a building using ENERGY STAR
Assess Financial Value by using the Financial Value Calculator to estimate increased earnings from energy reductions
Use QuikScope to calculate financial benefits of energy investments for income producing properties
Use the Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator to help answer critical questions about energy efficiency investments

Create and Implement an Action Plan

Read an overview of Create/Implement an Action Plan

Use New Building Design to build an efficient building

Use the Building Manual to learn about whole building energy savings

Find outside expertise through the service and product provider directory

Train and Motivate Staff

View schedule for Internet Training on different energy management topics

Apply for an ENERGY STAR Award to recognize successful programs

Differentiate your top performing buildings with an ENERGY STAR Label to demonstrate to the public your commitment to the environment

Communicate and Get Recognized

Communicate your accomplishments by using the ENERGY STAR logo
Use the Communications Kit to get ideas for educating employees and the public on your accomplishments
Visit the ENERGY STAR Newsroom to see press releases from recent partner recognition events
Link to the ENERGY STAR Change Campaign materials and National Campaigns
Use this brochure to learn about ENERGY STAR (268KB)
Use this brochure to educate employees (628KB) on how they can make a difference at home and at work
Apply for an ENERGY STAR Award
View the Climate Protection Partnership Division annual reports summarizing the accomplishments of ENERGY STAR and other voluntary partners

Improve Building Efficiency: Specific Technical Resources

View ENERGY STAR profiles describing the technologies and practices of top performing buildings
Read about the top performing buildings in America
- 2001 Fact Sheet (346KB)
- 2001 Class Study (111KB)
- 1999 Class Study (953KB)
Building Tune-up

Read the Recommissioning (1.76MB) Chapter of the Building Upgrade Manual
Read the O&M Report Series to find ways to save 5-20% energy annually

Lighting

Read the Lighting Chapter (3.0MB) of the Building Upgrade Manual
Link to Lighting Research Center , a leading university-based research center devoted to the latest testing and information on lighting
Use Project Kalc to analyze lighting upgrades
Visit Lamprecycle.org to find information on recycling mercury containing lamps

Other Load Reductions

Read the Load Reductions (2.13MB) chapter of the Building Upgrade Manual
Develop a purchasing policy for your organization
Buy efficient products
Tools to Activate Monitor Power Management Organization-Wide to Save Thousands of Dollars Annually

Fan Systems

Read the Fan Systems (2.59MB) chapter of the Building Upgrade Manual
Screen cost effective fan upgrade opportunities with QuikFan

Heating and Cooling Systems

Read the Heating & Cooling (2.28MB) chapter of the Building Upgrade Manual
Screen cost effective chiller upgrade opportunities with QuikChill

Manufacturing Plant Efficiency: Specific Technical Resources

View plant energy auditing information to understand improvement opportunities

Explore the industrial energy efficiency library to find links and information on different sectors and technologies