Benchmarking Energy Use

  • 2003 CBECS Performance Targets Table - shows average energy consumption for different kinds of commercial buildings according to the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (2003). Can be used in the prioritization and benchmarking of buildings.
  • Benchmarking - is a Rebuild America guide on benchmarking building energy use with a handy table on average Electricity Consumption and Expenditure Intensities by building type (from 1999).
  • Benchmarking Competition Fact Sheet - outlines, for organizations seeking to increase participation in their energy management efforts, the components of a benchmarking competition that leverages EPA's Portfolio Manager tool to generate excitement, attract attention, and deliver results.
  • Collect Building Data - is a Rebuild America guide on how to collect and analyze building energy data.
  • Energy Star Portfolio Manager Checklist - was designed to help building owners and managers collect data to establish your building's profile and calculate benchmarks of key metrics such as energy intensity and costs, water use, and carbon emissions using EPA ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager.
  • Evaluate Buildlings- is a Rebuild America guide on how to evaluate and prioritize energy use in buildings.
  • Facility Energy Assessment Matrix - is a tool to help building managers and others evaluate site energy management practices and identify next steps.
  • How to Submit and Manage a Building Profile - will get you started benchmarking your buildings in Energy Star's Portfolio Manager.