Competition Rules

  • Properties must be eligible to earn an energy performance rating under the “office” category as defined by ENERGY STAR. Properties not able to meet these criteria may still participate in the Kilowatt Crackdown, but may not be eligible for all prize categories.
  • Participants must submit an entry form by 12/16/2011.
  • Buildings must complete ENERGY STAR benchmarking for 2011 and 2012 to be eligible for prizes or recognition.
  • If necessary, representatives of Duke Energy will be allowed to verify submittal data and inspect properties to confirm ENERGY STAR ratings or other data.
  • Energy performance ratings will be submitted to a specified Master account via the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager “Share” feature. The competition jury may consider Energy Use Intensity (EUI) in addition to ENERGY STAR ratings if deemed necessary.
  • Properties must meet Duke Energy Smart $aver Incentive Program eligibility requirements.

Upcoming Webinar:

Energy Management Systems & Load Profiles
06/05/2012 • 1:00pm EST

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Description: Avoid turning your energy management system into a million dollar time-clock, and leverage its capabilities to manage start/stop times, temperature set-points, and equipment control. Then, examine how you can use load profiles and 15-minute interval data to monitor energy performance, check equipment functionality, and spot opportunities to save energy and money.

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