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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Faces Uncertainty: Here’s How to Stay Resilient

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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) is facing an uncertain future due to FY-2026 budget cuts proposed by the current administration. ESPM is a cornerstone of sustainability reporting for commercial and multi-family buildings in the US, and any funding loss could seriously impact users. Without congressional action, disruptions could begin as early as October 1, 2025. Here’s what you need to know:

What’s at Stake

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in commercial energy benchmarking and ESG compliance across the United States. Nearly 25% of all commercial building spaces use ESPM, and more than 60 state and local benchmarking ordinances rely on ESPM for compliance. This change will disrupt organizations whose ESG disclosures are tied to ENERGY STAR scores, and states like New York and California which use ESPM as a primary compliance tool.

Why You Can’t Wait

Budgetary and policy decisions in Washington could interrupt ENERGY STAR with little notice. Federal shifts will have serious ramifications for users, as the platform supports both voluntary programs (e.g., LEED, WELL) and mandatory compliance (e.g., LL97, DC BEPS, BERDO 2.0). If the platform becomes unavailable or degraded, organizations risk:

  • Non-compliance

  • Reporting delays

  • Potential penalties

  • Loss of investor trust

Executives must act now to ensure continuity and resilience in their sustainability strategies.

Resource Advisor: Resilience for the Road Ahead 

Schneider Electric offers a solution that withstands the uncertainty: EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor. Fully integrated with ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager, it provides automated data synchronization, backup, and recovery. This ensures that your data remains secure and accessible, regardless of federal policy outcomes.

Resource Advisor provides real-time, validated, and audit-ready data storage that you can count on. It’s compatible with key regulatory frameworks including LL97, DC BEPS, and BERDO. Resource Advisor’s ESG and Sustainability Reporting capabilities have been recognized as a top choice this year in three separate evaluations by third-party analyst firms. Read more about our analyst recognitions here.

These acknowledgements reflect the success of Schneider Electric’s strategic partnership model, which combines award-winning software with expert advisory services. With Resource Advisor, your organization can maintain compliance, even in the face of policy shifts.

Act Now

Being proactive ensures protection of your historical performance data, provides seamless reporting continuity, and shows investors and regulators you can manage risks. With Resource Advisor, you can move forward confidently, knowing your data is protected and your reporting capabilities are resilient.

While the future of ENERGY STAR remains uncertain, your sustainability and compliance strategy doesn’t have to be. Resource Advisor is a stable and reliable platform backed by Schneider Electric, the most trusted name in sustainability.

Request a Demo for Resource Advisor today and build resilience for tomorrow.