As energy efficiency continues to be an important factor for companies looking to be more sustainable and ensure their buildings are operating at optimal conditions, the Energy STAR (ESTAR) Building Certification program continues to be a low-cost, effective way to integrate sustainability measures into your new or existing building. Maintaining an ESTAR certification requires you to revisit your building energy use on an annual basis, thus leading to continued energy and monetary savings. The ESTAR certification process is not nearly as rigorous as others (LEED, for example) but before you begin it is important to understand the process to ensure your team has allocated the resources to successfully complete the certification.
