Screw-base CFLs that meet voluntary NEMA guidelines may be excluded from the purchasing plan, because the credit encourages their use instead of less-efficient incandescent bulbs.
If determining the Energy Baseline Including Historical Data, the three years of data must fall within six years of the beginning of the performance period.
You must generate an Energy Star score if the building type is listed as an eligible space in Portfolio Manager. Case 2 is not allowed for buildings eligible for Energy Star.
Energy Star requires precise data to describe the different space types in the building, including the square footage, number of occupants and computers, and other characteristics of daily operations. Careful inventory of these variables will result in a more accurate rating.
Be sure that information is copied accurately from utility bills, including start and end dates of the statement period, and that you are using actual meter readings as opposed to estimated readings whenever possible. Replace estimated meter readings with actual meter readings once those statements are received.
As a best practice, use manual or automatic controls to turn off exterior lighting during late-night hours when reduced lighting will not create a safety risk.
When considering changes to exterior lighting design or intensity, collaborate with building staff in charge of safety and security, to ensure that lighting continues to meet those needs. Reducing
Be sure that information is copied accurately from utility bills, including start and end dates of the statement period, and that you are using actual meter readings as opposed to estimated readings whenever possible. Replace estimated meter readings with actual meter readings once those statements are received.