The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International supports the Energy Star Transition Plan issued jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on August 28, 2026. The plan provides important details on how the Energy Star program and Portfolio Manager will transition from EPA management to DOE oversight while maintaining continuity for the millions of users who rely on these tools.
Earlier this year, following the announcement of the transition, BOMA communicated its support for moving the program's operation and management to DOE, while emphasizing that continuity of service, institutional knowledge transfer, and uninterrupted access for users must remain top priorities. The newly released Transition Plan provides greater detail regarding how federal agencies intend to achieve those objectives.
Commercial real estate owners and managers across the United States rely on Energy Star Portfolio Manager to measure, benchmark, and manage building energy performance. In many jurisdictions, Portfolio Manager data also plays an important role in compliance with local energy benchmarking and disclosure requirements. BOMA members therefore have a strong interest in ensuring that the transition is orderly, transparent, and protective of user data.
“Our members depend on Energy Star Portfolio Manager every day to benchmark performance, meet local requirements, and make informed operational decisions. We are encouraged by the transparency and planning outlined in the Transition Plan and look forward to continued collaboration with DOE and EPA to ensure a seamless transition for building owners and managers," said Mary Lue Peck, President and COO of BOMA International.
The Transition Plan addresses three key areas: knowledge transfer and staffing, management of intellectual property and international agreements, and the transfer of information technology systems and data. These workstreams provide a framework for maintaining program stability while creating a path for future growth under DOE leadership.
BOMA is encouraged by the plan's emphasis on continuity of operations, transparency, and accountability throughout the transition process. The inclusion of milestones and implementation activities will help stakeholders track progress and better understand how the program will continue to serve building owners, managers, and other users in the years ahead.
Energy Star has long demonstrated the value of collaboration between government and the private sector. The program provides building owners and operators with practical tools and resources that support energy management, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. BOMA believes preserving and strengthening those benefits should remain a central objective of the transition.
As implementation moves forward, BOMA will continue to engage with DOE, EPA, and other stakeholders to help ensure that Portfolio Manager remains reliable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the commercial real estate industry. BOMA looks forward to working with federal partners to support a successful transition and the continued growth of one of the industry's most widely used energy management resources.
BOMA’s March 10 statement on MOA - https://boma.org/newsroom/boma-statement-on-the-energy-star-interagency-transition/