Overview
1 hour
English, French
Beginner
Free webinar
November 12, 2026 • 11h00 (EST) • In French
Free
Join us for an engaging webinar where participants gain knowledge and tools to interpret benchmarking results and are guided through a practical approach to achieving energy efficiency without breaking the bank.
In this session, you will learn how to identify and prioritize energy and cost-saving opportunities based on benchmarking results, leverage ENERGY STAR resources, and delve into advanced strategies and technologies that further enhance building energy performance.
By the end of this webinar, you will have the tools and insights needed to go beyond benchmarking, turning your data into a roadmap for actionable change. Register now to take the next step in optimizing your building's energy efficiency!
ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® is a management tool designed to measure and assess the energy performance of commercial and institutional buildings. Following widespread use in the United States, Natural Resources Canada adapted Portfolio Manager for use in Canada, where more than 26,000 buildings have been entered into the tool.
Over the years, Portfolio Manager has grown in popularity and usage because it allows users to understand energy consumption and associated costs (energy, water, and other resources), compare their buildings to similar properties, establish benchmarks, set realistic targets, and track the impact of reduction strategies through customized reports.
ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®: 101 - Fundamentals & Basics is suggested to enhance your understanding, though it’s not a prerequisite.
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Continue your learning journey with the free ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® webinar series, designed to deepen your understanding of the tool and strengthen the management of building energy performance:
Those webinars are made possible thanks to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
We’re here for you! Our team will be happy to guide you through our programs to help you choose the training that best fits your goals and get started with confidence.
Course Description
Discover the fundamentals of ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® and learn how to analyze and improve building energy performance through a hands-on introduction to this leading energy management tool.
Course Description
The ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® 201 webinar provides an in-depth look at how to use the tool, focusing on creating, updating, and validating building data.
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The ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® 301 webinar explores advanced features such as custom reporting, baseline setting, and the Sustainable Buildings Checklist to support high‑performance, efficient, and sustainable building operations.
Course Description
This free webinar offers a clear, practical walkthrough of the EPA’s Portfolio Manager tool—equipping you with best practices, reporting insights, and setup guidance to support accurate, efficient energy reporting across your organization.
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