Building owners and cities can work together to report information on building energy performance and easily report annually on consumption. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is a free tool designed to measure and track energy use of buildings.

Energy data spurs decision making and helps building owners, managers, and operators improve energy use. In this report the use of scorecards on building energy use, is under the microscope. The key tactics and city examples provided, shine a light on how to share energy performance data to motivate action on building energy efficiency.

For real-time, and instant information on a building’s energy performance, an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) is a sound investment. EMIS can lower a building’s energy use by up to 20 percent, yielding quick payback, smart operations, and better buildings.