ENERGY STAR: Powering the Nation’s Benchmark for Building Performance

Project Snapshot
  • Client: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA)
  • Project Name: ENERGY STAR for Commercial Buildings Program Support
  • Sector: Government / Commercial + Industrial
  • Timeline: Ongoing (Inception – Present)
  • Key Contributions: 1-100 score development, sector benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, technical resource delivery

Built

Different

For decades, ENERGY STAR has defined energy leadership across America’s built environment. Behind the scenes, RE Tech has helped make that possible—driving stakeholder engagement, developing technical resources, and enabling nationwide benchmarking that fuels policy and performance.

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Our Success

We powered the data and strategy behind ENERGY STAR’s impact on millions of buildings nationwide. From creating the 1–100 Score to advancing decarbonization tools, we’ve helped shape the gold standard for building performance—past, present, and future.

Built Different

“One platform. Millions of buildings.”

Scoring innovation

RE Tech led development of ENERGY STAR's 1-100 Score and EPA Water Score for higher ed campuses.

Sector-specific strategy

Launched and managed the Higher Education Benchmarking Initiative to inform sector-wide improvements.

Data-driven outreach

Designed national surveys, analyzed benchmarking data, and compiled actionable outcomes.

Embedded expertise

Integrated into EPA’s commercial building program—aligning tools and outreach with evolving regulations.

Built Better

“Insights that drive impact.”

Capacity building through workshops

‍150+ institutions engaged through BPS-focused sessions.

Tools that scale

‍Created FAQ libraries, digital resources, and technical dashboards for broad user access.

Engagement through events

‍Represented ENERGY STAR at major industry conferences, webinars, and working groups.

Leading national surveys

‍2024 benchmarking study completed—supporting upcoming score revisions.

Built for What's Next

“Data that drives decarbonization.”

Supports policy evolution

‍Tools now inform local/state BPS laws and federal emissions initiatives.

Future-proofed methodology‍

Benchmarking frameworks expand to include Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Trusted by ESG leaders‍

Enables GRESB reporting and ESG performance tracking across C&I portfolios.

Ready for net-zero‍

ENERGY STAR is the foundation for data-led sustainability as decarbonization accelerates.

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