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ENERGY STAR® Benchmarking

Verdafero is ranked in the top 50 companies by US Department of Energy Portfolio Manager Benchmarking users in North America.

Benchmarking Compliance

An increasing number of cities, states, and municipal governments across North America have passed utility benchmarking ordinances, requiring buildings to track and report their annual energy and water consumption.

Utility benchmarking is the practice of measuring the amount of energy and water a building consumes and comparing that against other, similar buildings. This allows owners and occupants to better understand their buildings’ energy performances relative to similar buildings and helps identify opportunities to cut waste. With this knowledge, they can make smarter and more cost-effective improvements, comply with local laws while saving money and cutting waste.

Verdafero helps you save time and eliminates the complexity by providing benchmarking compliance reporting service for every state and municipality with an energy disclosure ordinance. We will file and submit the benchmarking data for compliance all of your buildings.

U.S. Commercial Building Energy Benchmarking and Transparency Policies

Check the list in the linked PDF below to see if your building falls under any local / state compliance requirements. Contact us if you would like help adhering to any of these ordinances.

STATE/LOCAL ORDINANCES
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ENERGY STAR® benchmarking?

ENERGY STAR benchmarking is the process of tracking a building’s energy use and comparing it to similar buildings using benchmark metrics — typically through EPA’s free Portfolio Manager tool. It helps you assess performance relative to peers and identify opportunities to reduce energy waste and operating costs.

How does the ENERGY STAR® Score work?

The ENERGY STAR Score is a 1–100 metric that shows how your building’s energy performance compares to similar buildings nationwide. A score of 50 means average performance, while a score of 75 or higher indicates top performance and potential eligibility for ENERGY STAR certification.

Who needs to benchmark their building?

Many cities and states across North America have benchmarking ordinances requiring owners of certain-sized properties to report energy (and sometimes water) use annually. We can help determine if your building falls under a local or state requirement.

What data do I need to start benchmarking?

At minimum, you need a building’s gross floor area and 12 months of energy usage data (e.g., utility bills) to generate basic benchmark metrics in Portfolio Manager. Additional property details may be required to receive an ENERGY STAR Score.

Can benchmarking help reduce energy costs?

Yes. Benchmarking reveals where energy use is higher than peer buildings, helping you target improvements that reduce consumption, operating expenses, and emissions.

How often should I update my benchmarking data?

Most ordinances require annual reporting, but updating data more frequently (e.g., quarterly) can help you monitor performance trends and measure the impact of efficiency projects.

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