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ENERGY STAR ® for Buildings By Michael A. Chong, P.E., CxA, LEED AP ENERGY STAR Background Introduced 17 years ago Mission: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR Background Introduced 17 years ago
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ENERGY STAR®for Buildings By Michael A. Chong, P.E., CxA, LEED AP
ENERGY STAR Background • Introduced 17 years ago Mission: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR Background • Introduced 17 years ago • First ENERGY STAR qualified products were personal computers and monitors
ENERGY STAR Background • Introduced 17 years ago • First ENERGY STAR qualified products were personal computers and monitors • 1995 ENERGY STAR for Buildings
ENERGY STAR Background • Introduced 17 years ago • First ENERGY STAR qualified products were personal computers and monitors • 1995 ENERGY STAR for Buildings • ENERGY STAR provides a trustworthy label on over 60 product categories
Central Pacific Plaza Energy Star Building Label 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Energy Star Building Label 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 Kaimuki Plaza Energy Star Building Label 2008 First Hawaiian Center Energy Star Building Label 2005 VA Ambulatory Care Clinic Energy Star Building Label (2007) Bishop Square American Savings Bank Tower Energy Star Building Label 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Energy Star Building Label 2008, 2009
The ENERGY STARBuilding Label Program Benchmarking Recognition Evaluation Tracking
Benchmarking • Energy Performance Rating • Online “Portfolio Manager” • Building Age • Building Location • Building Type • Building Gross Square Footage • Building Energy Consumption
Building Label Application Process • Determine the Energy Performance Rating • A rating of 75 or higher is eligible • Prepare application documents • Statement of Energy Performance • Application Letter • Retain a professional engineer • Verify building characteristics • Stamp the Statement of Energy Performance