Energy rating classifications for ENERGY STAR ratings

The ENERGY STAR energy rating type classification identifies the rating system that measures the energy performance of a building, structure, and retail location.

You use the ENERGY STAR energy rating type classification to connect with the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Energy space type classification

The energy space type classification describes the specific use of a building. Energy space types are associated with ENERGY STAR energy rating types. Each energy space type contains the energy rating data attributes and default values for that type of building. Data attributes describe the characteristics of the energy space type. For example, a hospital energy space type contains data attributes such as gross floor area, laboratory, number of staffed beds, and number of MRI scanners. The data attributes must correspond to the data attributes that are used in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Location primary use classification

The location primary use classification describes the primary use of a building and includes one or more energy rating type and energy space type values. For example, when the location primary use of a building is healthcare, the associated energy space type is a medical office for the ENERGY STAR energy rating type.