EnergyStar Certified - Commercial Buildings
EPA/DOE
Helps save energy in buildings to protect the environment.
The EnergyStar Certified - Commercial Buildings costs $0 USD. Over 35,000+ buildings have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $0 USD every 12 months.
Key Strengths
- Backed by the U.S. EPA and DOE — highly credible government-backed label
- Buildings use 35% less energy on average than non-certified peers
- Free to use EPA Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool
- Over 35,000 certified buildings — widely recognized market signal
- Covers a broad range of commercial building types (offices, schools, hospitals, retail, hotels)
- Strong link to cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Ideal For
Best suited for commercial building owners, facility managers, and real estate professionals who want to demonstrate top-tier energy performance and reduce operating costs. Ideal for organizations managing office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail stores, or hotels that score 75 or above on EPA's 1–100 energy performance scale in Portfolio Manager.
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English, Spanish
1992
35K+
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