ENERGY STAR: A Proven Standard That Must Endure

Congress recently took steps to maintain funding for theENERGY STAR program, ensuring that this trusted tool for efficiency and performance continues to guide the market.

Since 1992, ENERGY STAR has set the national benchmark for energy efficiency, helping consumers and businesses make informed choices. More than 90 percent of U.S. households recognize the label, and for commercial real estate, the program’s Portfolio Manager tool has become the standard for benchmarking building energy use and supporting compliance with disclosure laws.

At RE Tech Advisors, ENERGY STAR is woven into how we help clients achieve measurable outcomes. This commitment stems from our founder, Deb Cloutier, who played a pivotal role in the early creation of ENERGY STAR. As project lead for EPA’s Commercial Real Estate program development, Deb helped design the benchmarking tools that remain at the heart of the program today. Her work shaped how ENERGY STAR engages with building owners and investors, providing the market with a credible, data-driven framework for performance.

RE Tech will continue to foster the use of ENERGY STAR across our Six Strategic Solutions, advancing data quality, compliance, performance services, and certifications. Its continuity is essential for the future of sustainable real estate — and we remain committed to ensuring thatENERGY STAR endures as a cornerstone of clarity and accountability in the built environment.