Does the ENERGY STAR Score factor in my energy efficient technology?

No. EPA does not award specific points or assumptions based on any specific technology in a building. Including these variables in the score would effectively compare buildings only with other buildings that had the same technology. Moreover, including these variables could be inaccurate if the technology is not properly installed and operated.

Therefore, the way that technology affects ENERGY STAR score is when it changes the actual measured energy. This chart summarizes the criteria for including a characteristic in the score analysis.