Upcoming Training Opportunities with ENERGY STAR

We're in the giving spirit with more trainings than ever in December!

To register for upcoming trainings, click the links below or visit esbuildings.webex.com. If you aren't able to attend, you can still view recorded trainings at this site (click "View Event Recordings" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen). If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Update on CBECS Data and ENERGY STAR® Score Development Process
Monday, December 14, 2015 2:00 pm EST

EPA will outline the schedule for ENERGY STAR® 1-100 score development based on the 2012 Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey data, provide a review of the types of properties covered, and a summary of new variables collected. The webinar will also present the outcomes of a review of the ENERGY STAR® score development process.

Portfolio Manager® 101
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:00 pm EST

Join us as we introduce and demonstrate the core functionality of EPA's ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® tool. Attendees will learn how to: navigate Portfolio Manager® add a property and enter details about it; enter energy and water consumption data; and generate template performance reports to assess progress.

Portfolio Manager® 201
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 1:00 pm EST

Continue to learn about EPA's ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® tool, with a deeper dive into more advanced functionalities such as: editing property data; correcting and updating property use details; using the data quality checker; and sharing property data.

Portfolio Manager® 301
Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:00 pm EST

With a good background on the basic functionality of EPA's ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® tool, learn about some advanced features including: using spreadsheet upload templates to update property data; setting goals and targets to plan energy improvements for properties; creating custom reports; and using the Sustainable Buildings Checklist.

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