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ENERGY STAR For Commercial Real Estate

Energy represents 30 percent of the typical office building's costs and is a property's single largest operating expense. ENERGY STAR partners have demonstrated:

  • Energy consumption reductions of 35 percent or more through building operation and management strategy changes alone
  • Increased asset value from energy performance improvements
  • Increased tenant satisfaction and retention
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What You Can Do

What Others Are Doing

ENERGY STAR Success Stories

Earn Recognition for Your Achievements

Owning a building that achieves top energy performance is a sign of good management, but owning a portfolio of buildings that achieves continuous improvement in energy performance demonstrates superior management and environmental leadership.

ENERGY STAR Qualified Products

The ENERGY STAR label appears on over 50 different product categories. Use these products in your facilities to lower energy use, save money, and help protect the environment.