Doing the Math on Electrified Buildings
Zero Code: To generate a building’s estimated energy consumption, and the renewable energy required to meet the Zero Code/IECC 2021 Renewable Energy Appendix and the Zero Code 2.0 – prescriptive or performance – enter information about your building and any on-site solar PV system(s).
Energy Star: The ENERGY STAR Financial Value Calculator helps you quantify the value of improvements in energy efficiency to your organization. The calculator uses the prevailing price/earnings ratio to estimate the market value of increased earnings that can result from increased energy efficiency.
Building Upgrade Value Calculator
Energy Star: Use the Building Upgrade Value Calculator (BUVC) to analyze the financial value of efficiency-related capital investments in commercial real estate.
Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator
Energy Star: The Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator helps inform strategic decisions about financing energy efficiency projects.
Energy Saver: This appliance and electronic energy use calculator allows you to estimate your annual energy use and cost to operate specific products
The CARE Tool allows users to compare the total carbon impacts of renovating an existing building vs. replacing it with a new one.