Eligibility Criteria for ENERGY STAR Application

In EnergyCAP, building utility data may be submitted for an EPA ENERGY STAR rating at any time. Facilities achieving a rating of 75 or higher and professionally verified to meet current indoor environment standards are eligible to apply to the EPA for the ENERGY STAR.

However, the following criteria must also be met before a facility is eligible for the ENERGY STAR award:

• The facility must be located in the United States or in one of its U.S. territories.
• The facility is not a "Wastewater" or "Water" facility (i.e., facility type is not "municipal wastewater treatment plant" or "water treatment and distribution utility").
• 90% or more of the facility's gross floor area must be owned or managed.
• Twelve months must elapse from the Period Ending Date of the previously approved ENERGY STAR application.
• Space attributes cannot use system default data.
• Temporary energy meter values cannot be used in the 12 months preceding the current Period Ending Date.
• The current Period Ending Date must be no older than 120 days from today’s date.

The ENERGY STAR plaque can be displayed to convey superior performance to tenants, customers, and employees. Highlighting the ENERGY STAR Qualified Buildings in your portfolio sends a positive message to lenders, appraisers, owners, investors, and potential tenants or customers.