Unlocking Energy Efficiency with ASHRAE’s Building EQ Portal
In the journey toward high-performance buildings, knowing where you stand is the first step. That’s where ASHRAE’s Building EQ Portal comes in—a powerful tool for evaluating and improving building energy performance.
Whether you’re a building owner, energy consultant, or facilities manager, the Building EQ platform offers a quick and insightful energy analysis that benchmarks your building’s performance and supports smarter decision-making.
What is Building EQ?
ASHRAE’s Building EQ (Energy Quotient) provides two independent paths to evaluate energy performance:
In Operation: Assesses actual building performance using metered energy data, offering real-world insights into how the building operates.
As Designed: Evaluates the building’s design potential through standardized energy simulation based on its physical characteristics and systems.
These assessments allow you to compare your building to similar ones in your climate zone and generate a Building EQ Performance Score—your baseline for energy efficiency.
How Building EQ Supports Energy Audits
The portal assists in preparing an ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit, delivering:
Actionable recommendations to reduce energy consumption
Identification of low-cost or no-cost improvements
An Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) survey with recorded measurements to provide a broader picture of occupant comfort and building performance
Customization for Your Needs
One of the most powerful features of Building EQ is the ability to customize your experience:
Create a custom building database by region, customer, or jurisdiction
Benchmark energy data and track improvements over time
Support portfolio-wide energy management strategies
Why It Matters
Improving building energy performance not only reduces operational costs but also contributes to decarbonization goals and occupant wellbeing.
With Building EQ, you’re not just tracking energy—you’re turning data into action.
🔗 Explore the portal at: ashrae.org/technical-resources/building-eq
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