Sign up for a free Measurabl account to protect your data, ensure continuity, and unlock new value—no matter what happens with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Watch our recent webinar to hear directly from the Measurabl team on ENERGY STAR’s future.
Get the full discussion, key takeaways, and strategic guidance by watching the recording below:
As the U.S. administration proposes defunding ENERGY STAR, and under that, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM)—a cornerstone of building benchmarking in North America—the real estate industry is confronting a pivotal shift. In response, Measurabl hosted a live webinar titled “Safeguarding ENERGY STAR Data: What Real Estate Leaders Need to Know”, convening hundreds of attendees from across the CRE ecosystem to address the questions on everyone’s mind: How will we measure and benchmark sustainability data if ESPM disappears? And what’s the path forward?
The potential phaseout of ENERGY STAR presents a pivotal moment for the real estate industry to modernize its sustainability infrastructure. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager has long served as the standard for benchmarking, supporting 330,000 buildings—roughly 25% of U.S. commercial space—and enabling $200 billion in energy savings and 2.7 billion metric tons of avoided emissions. It also plays a central role in regulatory compliance, green financing, certifications, and ESG reporting. While its absence would require adaptation, it also opens the door to reimagine more flexible, scalable, and performance-based solutions that better reflect today’s investment, regulatory, and operational realities.
Here are the top takeaways from the session, answers to your most pressing questions, and what you can do today to ensure continuity regardless of what unfolds.
A Free and Future-Proof Solution—Available Now
For our current customers, your data is secure. If any buildings are not yet on Measurabl’s platform, now is the time to add them. Our team is actively tailoring continuity plans to meet each organization’s specific setup.
We know this moment impacts the entire market—not just those already using Measurabl. That’s why we’ve opened up a core portion of our platform for free. In just minutes, any organization—customer or not—can safeguard ENERGY STAR data and maintain operational continuity, even in the event of a shutdown.
What’s included in free access:
- Two-way sync with ENERGY STAR – Automatically sync changes between ENERGY STAR and Measurabl
- Portfolio-wide dashboards – Access energy, water, waste, and carbon data (including Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Data quality monitoring – Identify and resolve gaps, duplicates, and outliers - Benchmarking – Compare performance across your portfolio using a data up to 2025 across a quality assured dataset of 110,000+ peer buildings
- Reporting & sharing tools – Generate reports, invite teammates, and maintain audit trails
The offer is already in use. In just minutes, portfolios totaling over 250 million square feet have synced their ESPM data to Measurabl.
It Takes Minutes to Get Started
It is quick, easy, and intuitive to get started today. In just a few steps, users can:
- Create a free MSR account here: https://www.measurabl.com/free-account/
- Add your ESPM credentials to that account in the “Sites” tabx
- Connect with MSR in ESPM
- Go to “Contacts”
- Search for “Measurabl, inc.” in organization, select Connect)
- Share with Measurabl in ESPM
- Go to the “Sharing” tab to share the buildings you want to back up at your preferred level of access)
- Upload historical performance data via spreadsheet
- Access tooltips, video tutorials, and help center resources in-platform
Here are the simple steps, outlined in detail in the Free Account Walkthrough Guide.
You’ll also have the option to export your entire ENERGY STAR portfolio to Excel for full peace of mind. Once synced, you can:
- Invite team members
- Monitor meter completeness and floor area coverage
- Set targets (e.g., 20% carbon reduction by 2030)
- View trends, track KPIs, and compare performance to peers
The Risk Is Real—But So Is the Opportunity
While the proposed defunding of ENERGY STAR raises concerns, this moment opens the door to a better approach—one that reflects today’s sustainability challenges, operational complexity, and global scale.
Measurabl, the second largest sustainability data platform in real estate after ENERGY STAR, is stepping in to support that transition by offering free accounts.
Importantly, Measurabl has been integrated with ENERGY STAR for over a decade, supporting API integrations, certifications, and data sharing. That foundation allows Measurabl to offer not just a backup—but a stable, forward-looking alternative. As the world’s most widely adopted sustainability data platform after ESPM—and a six-time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—we’re ready to support the industry through any transition.
Beyond ENERGY STAR: Powering Data-Driven Value Creation with Measurabl
We’re not here to recreate ENERGY STAR—we’re building on its foundation to offer a more flexible, scalable, and future-ready platform. This free offering doesn’t just preserve your data; it enhances it. With Measurabl, you can visualize performance, set and track targets, and prepare for what’s next. We’re also evolving toward a more holistic score that includes water, carbon, and real-time metrics—shaped with industry input.
ENERGY STAR has long delivered four core capabilities: Track, Benchmark, Share, and Reward. Measurabl does all that—and more.
Track Portfolios and Properties
Track performance across your portfolio with real-time data, emissions insights, and goal tracking.
Get a complete view of your sustainability performance, from asset to portfolio level. Free features include:
- Sync data instantly with ENERGY STAR or upload in bulk
- Centralize audits, certifications, and retrofit projects
- Track energy, water, waste, and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Visualize trends and spot gaps with data completeness alerts
- Set and monitor progress toward custom energy and carbon targets
Benchmark Against Peers
See how you stack up — benchmark building performance against 110K+ peers, for free with Measurabl.
See how your properties stack up using a dataset of 110,000+ global buildings.
You can:
- Benchmark energy, carbon, and water performance across your portfolio
- Get a performance score and see how you compare to top performers
- Access global, public ESGx Benchmarks by building type and location at measurabl.com/esgx-benchmarks
Share Data With Stakeholders
Make collaboration and reporting seamless.
Easily share data with key stakeholders
Capabilities include:
- Invite users with custom access levels
- Export building or portfolio-level reports
- Include data quality scores, completeness checks, and audit details
Reward Good Performance
Looking ahead, Measurabl is developing a new performance score that reflects:
- Recent data (last calendar year)
- Global comparability (beyond North America)
- Holistic metrics—energy, carbon, water, waste, and more
A Turning Point—and a Time to Lead
The proposed elimination of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager marks a pivotal moment for real estate sustainability. It reminds us that the tools we depend on must be resilient, market-driven, and ready to adapt to shifting political, environmental, and financial realities.
The tools for ensuring continuity—regardless of what unfolds—are already here. Whether you’re a longtime customer or new to the platform, Measurabl provides the infrastructure, scale, and support to navigate this transition and emerge stronger on the other side.
For additional insights on our perspective on ENERGY STAR and the path forward, visit our recent feature in World Property Journal.