Building Performance Standards Resource by NRCan
The resource outlines BEPS policies and the necessary infrastructure for their successful implementation. It emphasizes the crucial role of provincial, territorial, and municipal governments in providing education and technical support to building owners, highlighting the need for dedicated funding and tailored assistance based on building type. The text also discusses establishing effective reporting mechanisms for energy and carbon usage, recommending ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager as the primary tool and exploring its reporting methods like Data Requests and Property Sharing. Finally, it stresses the importance of intergovernmental coordination and collaboration with utilities to facilitate data access while respecting privacy concerns.
Examples:
Guide to Energy and Water Reporting
This guide provides detailed information on how to report a building's energy and water usage for the Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) initiative.
Portfolio Manager Guide for Property Owners by Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines
This document guides users through the process of entering energy and water consumption data into Portfolio Manager specifically for EWRB reporting.
Energy benchmarking training resources by NRCan
Natural Resources Canada offers free ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® building energy benchmarking tools, information sessions, presentations and training webinars to help you better understand how to use the tool and get you started on the path toward improved energy performance.
BOMA - Building Performance Series Workshop #2
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of performance analysis (including simple and time-tested tools) and how to use the results to help you improve performance and drive down costs.