EPA, Canada to refine Energy Star tool for buildings

EPA and Canada’s natural resources agency have agreed to work together to refine a tool under EPA’s Energy Star program that helps commercial building owners measure the energy efficiency of their facilities, along with other environmental metrics. According to a July 20 press release, EPA and Natural Resources Canada have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement in which the agencies agree to collaborate on “new enhancements” to Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager tool. The tool measures energy, water, waste and...