Seminar 14 -- Understanding the 2018 ENERGY STAR Score Updates

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In August 2018, the U.S. EPA updated the performance metrics for its ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool for the first time in over a decade. While this update aligned the ENERGY STAR models with the most recent building performance data, it resulted in a substantial score drop for most building types. Some buildings previously considered high performers may no longer achieve that recognition. This seminar examines these updates from the perspectives of several ENERGY STAR stakeholder groups: program managers at the U.S. EPA, commercial building owners and consultants, municipal benchmarking programs, and the research community.