Congratulations to Beech Tree Elementary School and our amazing custodial staff; Ms. Maria, Mr. Armando, Ms. Ada, and Mr. Daniel for being awarded Energy Star for 2022.

ENERGY STAR Certification for Buildings

Did you know that your building can earn ENERGY STAR certification just like a refrigerator or light bulb?

ENERGY STAR certified buildings save energy, save money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings. To be certified as ENERGY STAR, a building must meet strict energy performance standards set by EPA. 

Specifically, to be eligible for ENERGY STAR certification, a building must earn an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher on EPA’s 1 – 100 scale, indicating that it performs better than at least 75 percent of similar buildings nationwide. This 1 – 100 ENERGY STAR score is based on the actual, measured energy use of a building and is calculated within EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. The score accounts for differences in operating conditions, regional weather data, and other important considerations. Learn more about how the 1 – 100 ENERGY STAR score is calculated.