(a)

1. (1) The Energy Star® Building Program is a voluntary partnership between United States organizations and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to promote energy efficiency in buildings.
2. (2) These organizations represent owner-occupied public and privately owned buildings.

3. (3) The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides participants in the program with:

   1. (A) Unbiased technical information;
   2. (B) Customized support services;
   3. (C) Public relations assistance; and
   4. (D) Access to a broad range of resources and tools.

(b)

1. (1) The Energy Star® Building Program allows building owners to benchmark their building’s energy performance relative to other similar properties in the program database.
2. (2) The Energy Star® Building Label is awarded to buildings performing in the top twenty-fifth percentile of the market.

3. (3) This mark of excellence in energy performance signifies that the building has:

   1. (A) Outstanding energy performance;
   2. (B) Lower operating cost; and
   3. (C) Superior value.

4. (4) Buildings qualifying for the Energy Star® Building Label are eligible to receive a placard to display on the building denoting:

   1. (A) The building as an Energy Star® Building; and
   2. (B) The year date the building was certified.

(c)

1. (1) The Energy Star® building labeling program is cosponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy.
2. (2) Information concerning the program criteria and participation can be accessed through the United States Environmental Protection Agency website at https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/building_recognition/building_certification.
3. (3) Departments are encouraged to apply for the building label.