Spring has sprung and now is a perfect time to start nurturing your ENERGY STAR education! Join EPA to learn about a variety of topics, including financing energy efficiency upgrades, and ENERGY STAR success stories in the multifamily housing sector.
To register for upcoming trainings, click the links below or visit esbuildings.webex.com. If you won’t be 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 energystartraining@clarkgroupllc.com
The Federal Guiding Principles Checklist in ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®
Thursday, May 7, 2015 2:00 pm EST
This webcast will teach federal energy and sustainability professionals how to use the ENERGY STAR® measurement and tracking tool, Portfolio Manager, to help ensure compliance with the Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable Buildings required by Executive Orders 13423 and 13514. The focus is on the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Existing Buildings.
What You Should Know About Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 2:00 pm EST
Learn how public sector organizations are improving energy efficiency with innovative solutions to financial barriers. Attendees will learn about financing projects in the public and private sectors, the basics of performance contracting, and how EPA’s tools and resources can help you make the decision to improve your facilities now or later.
ENERGY STAR Success Stories: Saving Energy in the Multifamily Housing Sector
Thursday, May 21, 2015 2:00 pm EST
With the release of the ENERGY STAR score for multifamily housing properties in the fall of 2014, organizations can now earn ENERGY STAR recognition for superior energy performance in their multifamily properties. Join us as we discuss key ENERGY STAR resources for the multifamily sector and hear from leading organizations using innovative strategies to save energy, save money, and deliver high-quality resident experience in their multifamily properties. Presenters will include Mark Delisi of AvalonBay Communities, Nick Stolatis of TIAA-CREF, and Eugenia Gregorio from The Tower Companies.
Portfolio Manager® 101
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 1:00 pm EST
Join us as we introduce and demonstrate the core functionality of EPA’s new ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Attendees will learn how to: navigate the new Portfolio Manager; add a property and enter details about it; enter energy and water consumption data; share properties; generate performance reports to assess progress; and respond to data requests.
Portfolio Manager® 201
Thursday, May 28, 2015 1:00 pm EST
Continue to learn about EPA’s new ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool, with a deeper dive into more advanced functionalities such as: managing and tracking changes to your property uses over time; using spreadsheet templates to update property data; setting goals and targets to plan energy improvements for properties; generating and using custom reports; and using the Sustainable Buildings Checklist.
Kent works at RealPage and helps apartment firms reduce operating costs related to utilities. You can connect with Kent at LinkedIn.com/in/kentmcd or Twitter.com/AptsKent.