Energy

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Shutdown: What It Means and How to Save Your Data

In a sweeping move that has already sparked intense debate across the energy and environmental sectors, the EPA under the Trump administration is reportedly terminating the ENERGY STAR program — a once-iconic federal initiative responsible for guiding billions in energy efficiency investments across the United States. The discontinuation of ENERGY STAR not only marks the end of a decades-long era of bipartisan progress in sustainable building practices, but also introduces uncertainty and potential disruption for building owners, energy managers, and sustainability professionals who have long relied on ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager as a cornerstone tool in their decarbonization and benchmarking efforts.

As this decision ripples through the industry, one of the most urgent priorities for users of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is to ensure continuity: protect historical data, maintain benchmarking practices, and preserve the momentum of energy-saving initiatives. In this post, we’ll break down what this shutdown means, how to back up your Portfolio Manager data, and how Noda can help ensure your energy efficiency goals aren’t just maintained—but accelerated.

The Legacy and Loss of ENERGY STAR

For more than 30 years, ENERGY STAR has been a trusted symbol of energy efficiency, helping consumers, businesses, and institutions identify and adopt energy-saving products and practices. It has also played a pivotal role in standardizing building energy performance metrics, offering tools for benchmarking and improvement, and facilitating compliance with state and local policies and ordinances.

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, in particular, has grown to be a widely adopted platform for tracking energy, water, and emissions across buildings. It has enabled thousands of property managers and sustainability teams to:

Measure building energy use intensity (EUI)
Compare performance against peer buildings and national medians
Earn certifications for top-performing buildings
Report to state and local benchmarking mandates and ESG frameworks

The program’s shutdown leaves a significant vacuum—not just technologically, but in policy alignment and market trust. With no federal replacement announced, users are now left with crucial questions: Where does my data go? What will I use instead? How do I report going forward?

ENERGY STAR Program Shutdown: What You Need to Know

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has yet to confirm the long-term fate of Portfolio Manager servers. While data may be available temporarily, the shutdown places no guarantee on future accessibility or technical support.

Users risk losing:

Historical building performance data
ENERGY STAR scores and ratings
Compliance records for municipal mandates
Building certifications and documentation

Local benchmarking laws (e.g., NYC LL84, Boston BERDO, DC BEPS) previously dependent on Portfolio Manager may begin accepting alternative tools—but this will take time.

Bottom line: To avoid significant operational disruptions, users must take proactive action to secure data and adopt a new benchmarking solution.

How to Back Up ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Data

To prevent data loss, here’s how to export and save your Portfolio Manager information:

1. Log in to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

2. Navigate to the Reporting tab

3. Click “Create a New Report”

Select all buildings
Choose a full historical timeframe
Include metrics like energy usage, water usage, emissions, and ENERGY STAR score

4. Download your report as a CSV or Excel file

5. Store it in secure cloud storage or your organization’s data repository

📌 Tip: Set a reminder to re-download your data weekly while the servers remain online.

Transitioning to Noda: A Smarter Path Forward

With Portfolio Manager potentially disappearing, the challenge isn’t just backing up your data—it’s finding a tool that can help you move forward. Noda offers a modern alternative that not only preserves your historical records but enhances your ability to reduce energy use and meet emissions goals.

What Is Noda?

Noda is a next-generation energy optimization platform built for the realities of modern energy management. Designed to go beyond benchmarking, Noda uses real-time data analytics and artificial intelligence to help building owners and energy teams:

Visualize energy performance, EUI, and emissions
Predict demand and optimize energy use
Benchmark against internal and external baselines
Comply with regulations with automated data exports and energy-optimizing projects that help you align with BPS thresholds

In short, Noda is built to not just record your progress, but accelerate it—while supporting your existing workflows and compliance needs.

How Noda Helps You Preserve ENERGY STAR Data and Drive Ongoing Energy Optimization

As ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager potentially sunsets, the immediate concern for many building managers and sustainability leaders is continuity—maintaining access to historical performance data while ensuring ongoing, future-proof energy tracking. This is where Noda steps in as a modern, intelligent energy management platform designed for long-term success.

Maintain and Leverage Historical ENERGY STAR Data

Noda allows you to securely store and reference your historical energy data, including ENERGY STAR scores, usage trends, and emissions metrics. Whether you export your Portfolio Manager data as a CSV or Excel file, Noda can ingest and structure it in a way that remains usable for:

Year-over-year comparisons
Internal performance benchmarking
ESG and sustainability reporting
Legacy documentation for audits and compliance

By keeping your historical data intact and accessible, Noda will ensure you never lose track of your progress—even as federal tools disappear.

Real-Time Energy Tracking and Analysis

Unlike static reporting tools, Noda integrates with your building’s real-time data streams—including utility APIs, BMS platforms, meters and submeters, and sensors. This enables:

Continuous tracking of electricity, gas, and water consumption
Live dashboards with customizable KPIs
Early detection of anomalies and inefficiencies
Ongoing emissions and cost impact analysis

This always-on visibility empowers energy teams to identify issues proactively, fine-tune operations, and improve building performance—not just annually, but every day.

Advanced Reporting and Benchmarking

With Noda, your organization can:

Benchmark performance across your portfolio
Set and track custom efficiency or emissions targets
Generate reports tailored to local regulations (e.g., NYC LL84, Boston BERDO, DC BEPS)
Integrate energy data with broader ESG initiatives

Noda will not only help you maintain energy reporting previously managed by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager with confidence—it will elevate your program by giving you more granular insights, faster access to information, and better control over (and visibility into) your decarbonization strategy.

Final Thoughts: Don't Lose Your Building Energy Data — Future-Proof It

The looming shutdown of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is a major shift—but not an end to energy benchmarking. With proactive data backup and a reliable alternative like Noda, you can continue driving efficiency, reducing emissions, and meeting compliance goals.

Key Takeaways

Download your Portfolio Manager data immediately
Noda offers a secure, AI-powered ENERGY STAR alternative
Transitioning is simple, and our team is ready to help
Future-proof your building energy management today

Ready to Make the Switch?

Visit www.noda.ai or email us at to schedule a demo or start your transition. Let’s keep your energy goals on track—together.

About Noda

Noda is a data and analytics company on a mission to make every building smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Recently ranked in the top 10 tech companies leading the charge on climate action, its AI-powered suite of products surface unique insights that empower real estate teams to reduce costs, decrease time spent on routine work, and find and act on opportunities to save energy and carbon. Discover how Noda's solutions can unlock the potential of your assets and accelerate the transition to net zero. Visit us at noda.ai to learn more.