Achieving ENERGY STAR certification for your building is a significant milestone, demonstrating exceptional energy efficiency and a commitment to sustainability. As a proud ENERGY STAR partner, WellStat is dedicated to guiding you through every step of this process, ensuring your building meets the strict standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Why ENERGY STAR Certification Matters
ENERGY STAR certification is not just a label; it’s a prestigious recognition that signifies your building operates more efficiently than most others. Buildings with ENERGY STAR certification save energy, save money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s how it works:
- Benchmarking Performance: Your building's energy consumption is compared to similar buildings nationwide. This performance is scored on a scale of 1-100, with 99 representing the top 1% in energy efficiency.
- Comprehensive Assessment: The certification process involves evaluating your building’s energy use, including electricity, water, and gas consumption. It’s like the energy label on a fridge but for your entire building.
- Significant Benefits: Real estate companies highly value ENERGY STAR certification. It can exempt you from certain taxes and processes, making it a sought-after credential in the market.
How WellStat Simplifies the Certification Process
At WellStat, we make obtaining your ENERGY STAR certification straightforward and stress-free. Here’s how we help:
- Data Collection: We start by collecting all your building's energy data, including electricity, water, and gas usage, as well as other consumables.
- Data Sharing: We share this data with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the EPA’s tool for tracking energy and water consumption.
- Real-Time Scores: Every 14 days, we obtain real-time scores, comparing your building’s performance to similar buildings nationwide.
- Performance Monitoring: Our WellStat EMS continuously monitors your building’s energy performance to track improvements and ensure sustained efficiency.
- Implementation Support: Our team can support you in implementing the necessary upgrades and changes, ensuring compliance with ENERGY STAR standards.
- Certification Submission: Once your building meets the required standards, we assist with the application process by compiling statistics and submitting them for EPA review. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) will need to conduct a walkthrough and verify the application before approval. WellStat can recommend a qualified professional for this step.
The WellStat platform allows customers to identify operational energy efficiency opportunities that directly enhance their energy scores. With the ability to forecast these opportunities, customers can estimate future improvements. By leveraging real-time energy data, WellStat allows for quicker problem detection compared to relying on monthly bill data. Our platform integrates numerous buildings with ENERGY STAR, assisting them in achieving and maintaining certification.
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