ASHRAE Launches bEQ Building Labeling Program

ASHRAE has launched a building labeling program designed to rate buildings according to their in-operation energy use. It will also provide owners with suggested measures to improve energy efficiency. The Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program assigns buildings an energy use quotient based on completion of an in-operation assessment that includes an ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit. The audit serves as the standard for determining a building's energy use and producing an actionable plan to improve performance. To meet bEQ's requirements, the assessment must be performed by an ASHRAE-Certified Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP). "bEQ lets a commercial building owner zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value," said Tom Phoenix, P.E., chair of the bEQ committee. 


For complete article, slick here.


Source: ASHRAE