energy-star

name	energy-star
description	Retrieve ENERGY STAR scores, energy use intensity (EUI), and carbon emissions for buildings via EPA Portfolio Manager. Connect properties by sharing them with [e-mail] in Portfolio Manager. Use when asked about ENERGY STAR score, EUI benchmarks, benchmarking compliance, carbon emissions per square foot, or Portfolio Manager.

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Connection Setup (one-time per property)

1. Log into portfoliomanager.energystar.gov
2. Open your property → Share → Search "[e-mail]" → Share as Read Only
3. Call list_shared_properties to confirm it appears

Available Tools

• list_shared_properties — Show all properties shared with the Soapbox central account
• connect_property — One-time setup: authenticate with user credentials, find properties, share with Soapbox account
• get_property — Property details and current ENERGY STAR score
• get_metrics — Score (1-100), site EUI (kBtu/ft²), source EUI, total GHG emissions (tCO2e)
• get_meters — List utility meters (electricity, gas, water, waste)
• submit_meter_data — Submit consumption data to update benchmarking
• get_energy_star_score — Current ENERGY STAR score and national percentile

ENERGY STAR Score Interpretation

• 75+ = eligible for ENERGY STAR certification
• 50 = national median
• <25 = significant improvement opportunity
• Score compares to similar buildings nationally (same type, climate, size)