{"id":2892,"date":"2024-08-06T14:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T14:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/grandrapids\/?page_id=2819"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:23:50","slug":"faq-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/lansing\/faq-page\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Page"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#a5d971″ bg_image=”2782″ bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”100″ bottom_padding=”80″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#5e112f” overlay_strength=”0.95″ gradient_direction=”left_b_to_right_t” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Frequently Asked Questions” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:82|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”slideInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1722955137839{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Many questions about the EPA\u2019s ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae are below but you can also visit this webpage to read more about the tool.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722955117136{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”white” custom_line_width=”1400″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is EPA\u2019s ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1726763518165{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae is the Industry Standard for Benchmarking Commercial Buildings and is an interactive resource management tool that enables you to benchmark the energy use of any type of building, all in a secure online environment. (energystar.gov)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954669174{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Energy Benchmarking?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954697497{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Energy benchmarking involves gathering all utility usage & billing data for your building\/property to compare your building\u2019s usage to others with similar use type or other buildings in your portfolio. \u201cBenchmarking turns the information on your utility bill into knowledge you can act on.\u201d (energystar.gov)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954711859{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is an ENERGY STAR\u00aeScore?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954734317{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The 1-100 ENERGY STAR\u00aeScore \u201ccompares your building\u2019s energy performance to similar buildings nationwide, normalized for weather and operating characteristics. A score of 50 represents median performance. A higher score is better than average; lower is worse.\u201d (energystar.gov)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1726764082638{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”I do not have an ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae Account.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1726763680636{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers the free ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae platform as a public resource. Webinars are available to help you get the most benefit from the tool.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1726763705044{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”If you subscribe to ABS, your ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae Account will be set up for you.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1726763719132{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”I believe there is an opportunity to reduce energy in my building but I\u2019m not sure where to start.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954805363{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”There are many reports available inside your ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae account. Once you have your account set up and utility data uploaded you can go through available reports and select one that fits your needs.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1726763656459{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;
\npadding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Automated Benchmarking Service (ABS) includes an annual statement of energy use that helps you make data-driven decisions based on key performance indicators. Tracking your buildings energy use over time allows you to understand the impact of any past energy conservation measures that you\u2019ve completed.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954816938{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”There is a new energy and\/or water benchmarking ordinance\/policy in my city and I need help with compliance.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954841952{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Automated Benchmarking Service (ABS) facilitates energy data uploads into ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae making it easy for you to comply with current Michigan ordinances & policies.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1722954853065{padding-top: px !important;padding-right: 180px !important;padding-left: 180px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”*Many local cities use ENERGY STAR\u00ae Portfolio Manager\u00ae as their data reporting tool. Cities across Michigan are implementing energy and water benchmarking ordinances. 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