Can upgrades to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Portfolio Manager tool help make commercial buildings at least 20 percent more efficient by 2020? That's the goal, according to the agency, who recently updated the online tool with a more user-friendly interface, enhanced data sharing capabilities, better reporting, and the ability to manage buildings through their lifecycle from design through occupancy. Custom tabs now let users plan and set goals for current and future projects, and data entry has been made easier.
Will the upgrades help more buildings curb their energy use? Yes, according to the EPA. "You can't manage what you don't measure," says Janet McCabe, principal deputy assistant administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation.
Read more...EPA Upgrades Portfolio Manager - Energy Efficiency, Building Technology - EcoBuilding Pulse
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