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SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR
INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST NUMBER 1772.05
“INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH EPA’S ENERGY
STAR® PROGRAM IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SECTORS”

November 23, 2009

Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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IDENTIFICATION OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION....................................... 1
1(a) Title and Number of the Information Collection .................................................... 1
1(b) Short Characterization or Abstract ......................................................................... 1
NEED FOR AND USE OF THE COLLECTION ............................................................ 10
2(a) Need and Authority for the Collection ................................................................. 10
2(b) Practical Utility and Users of the Data ................................................................. 15
NONDUPLICATION, CONSULTATIONS, AND OTHER COLLECTION
CRITERIA ........................................................................................................................ 20
3(a) Nonduplication...................................................................................................... 20
3(b) Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB .................................. 20
3(c) Consultations ........................................................................................................ 20
3(d) Effects of Less Frequent Collection...................................................................... 20
3(e) General Guidelines ............................................................................................... 21
3(f)
Confidentiality ...................................................................................................... 21
3(g) Sensitive Questions............................................................................................... 21
THE RESPONDENTS AND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED .............................. 22
4(a) Respondents and SIC/NAICS Codes .................................................................... 22
4(b) Information Requested.......................................................................................... 49
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED, AGENCY ACTIVITIES, COLLECTION
METHODOLOGY, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ...................................... 67
5(a) Agency Activities ................................................................................................. 67
5(b) Collection Methodology and Management........................................................... 70
5(c) Small Entity Flexibility......................................................................................... 70
5(d) Collection Schedule .............................................................................................. 70
ESTIMATING THE BURDEN AND COST OF THE COLLECTION .......................... 74
6(a) Estimating Respondent Burden ............................................................................ 74
6(b) Estimating Respondent Costs ............................................................................... 74
6(c) Estimating Agency Burden and Costs .................................................................. 75
6(d) Estimating the Respondent Universe .................................................................... 75
6(e) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Cost Tables........................................................ 95
6(f)
Reasons for Change in Burden ............................................................................. 96
6(g) Burden Statement................................................................................................ 101

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IDENTIFICATION OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION
1(a)

Title and Number of the Information Collection

This ICR is entitled “Information Collection Activities Associated with EPA’s ENERGY
STAR Program in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors,” ICR Number 1772.05.
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Short Characterization or Abstract

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created ENERGY STAR as a
voluntary program to help businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior
energy efficiency. The program focuses on reducing utility-generated emissions by reducing the
demand for energy. In 1991, EPA launched the Green Lights Program to encourage
corporations, State and local governments, colleges and universities, and other organizations to
adopt energy-efficient lighting as a profitable means of preventing pollution and improving
lighting quality. Since then, EPA has rolled Green Lights into ENERGY STAR and expanded
ENERGY STAR to encompass organization-wide energy performance improvement, such as
building technology upgrades, product purchasing initiatives, and employee training. At the
same time, EPA has streamlined the reporting requirements of ENERGY STAR and focused on
providing incentives for improvements (e.g., ENERGY STAR Awards Program). EPA also
makes tools and other resources available over the Web to help the public overcome the barriers
to evaluating their energy performance and investing in profitable improvements. In addition,
EPA is always looking for ways to simplify its information collections, such as by giving
organizations the option of joining ENERGY STAR by completing an online partnership letter
or agreement instead of using regular mail.
For several reasons, there has been a dramatic increase in the public’s participation in
ENERGY STAR over the past several years, and EPA expects their participation to rise even
more in the coming years. President Obama has made energy efficiency an important
component of the Federal government’s approach to energy management. Under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress and the president allocated approximately
$20 billion to encourage Federal agencies, States, local governments and industry to design,
improve and use energy efficient buildings and products.
In addition, a growing number of State and local governments are leveraging ENERGY
STAR as a way for the public to respond to rising energy costs and global warming.
Participation in ENERGY STAR has also risen dramatically because of the efforts of trade
associations, utilities, and third-party providers in promoting the program to the public. These
organizations voluntarily communicate ENERGY STAR messages and promote the use of
ENERGY STAR tools and strategies in an effort to help companies reduce their energy
consumption and find more environmentally friendly ways to conduct business.

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As a result of the efforts of Partners and others under the ENERGY STAR Program,
there have been significant benefits to the public and environment. For example, EPA estimates
that, in 2007, the energy efficiency efforts of commercial buildings helped to prevent 18 million
metric tons (in MMTCE 1) of greenhouse gases and achieve a net savings of $5.4 billion. The
efforts of industry helped to prevent another 6.3 MMTCE of greenhouse gases and achieve a net
savings of $2.1 billion. 2 Buildings and plants that qualify for the ENERGY STAR, by achieving
a score of 75 or higher on EPA’s energy performance rating system and meeting relevant
requirements for indoor air quality, also illustrate these savings. Typically, ENERGY STAR
buildings use 35 percent less energy and emit 35 percent less greenhouse gases than average
buildings. In 2008, more than 3,300 commercial buildings and plants earned the ENERGY
STAR, accounting for savings of more than $1 billion in utility bills and over 7 MMTCE.
This ICR examines the information collections under the ENERGY STAR Program in
the commercial and industrial sectors. Sections 1 through 5 of this document describe the
collections (e.g., from the standpoint of need and use/utility of the information collected). The
sections also describe respondent and Agency activities. In Section 6, EPA estimates the total
annual hour and cost burden to respondents and the Agency under the collections.
ENERGY STAR IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SECTORS
The ENERGY STAR Program consists of the following participant groups:
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Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Sector Partners. This participant group
includes businesses and other organizations in such fields as commercial and
corporate real estate, education, entertainment, government, healthcare and senior
care facilities, hospitality, manufacturing and industry, multifamily housing,
retail, wastewater and drinking water treatment, and associations. Partners make
a commitment to achieving energy efficiency in their buildings.

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Service and Product Provider (SPP) Partners. This participant group includes
companies that provide energy efficiency services and/or products in the
commercial and industrial markets. Types of companies eligible include
architecture, distributor, energy consultant/energy management services, energy
improvement contractor, energy information services, energy services company
(ESCO), engineering, equipment manufacturer, financial services, on-site energy
production services, unregulated energy retailer and marketer, or other supplier of
standard energy-efficient products and/or services for commercial buildings
and/or industrial manufacturing facilities/plants in the United States.

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Million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE). Reductions in annual greenhouse gas emissions for EPA’s
climate programs are based on “carbon equivalents,” which are determined by weighting the reductions in emissions
of a gas by its global warming potential for a 100-year time period.
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For additional information on accomplishments under the ENERGY STAR Program, refer to the document,
“ENERGY STAR and Other Climate Protection Partnerships 2007 Annual Report.” It can be found at:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_index.

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Energy Efficiency Program Sponsor (EEPS) Partners. This participant group
includes regulated utilities, publicly owned utilities, and energy delivery
companies; national, regional, State, or local government entities; and other
organizations involved in coordinating and/or administering energy-efficiency or
environmental education programs that promote ENERGY STAR, including
ENERGY STAR Labeled commercial and industrial buildings.

In addition, Partners, State and local government entities, associations, and any other
interested party can help EPA promote energy efficiency. For example, Partners and other
interested parties can benchmark individual buildings by using EPA’s on-line benchmarking
tool, Portfolio Manager, and apply for the ENERGY STAR. If they can demonstrate and verify
that an individual building meets the criteria for qualifying for the ENERGY STAR, they will
receive an ENERGY STAR plaque that they can display on the building. Under the ENERGY
STAR Challenge, EPA also works with businesses, governments, associations and non-profit
organizations to encourage their members and/or constituents to leverage the ENERGY STAR
platform to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings by 10 percent or more. Small
businesses and congregations can also sign up to work with ENERGY STAR.
The following paragraphs describe the information collections applicable to these groups.
JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Organizations interested in joining ENERGY STAR may be asked to submit a Letter or
Agreement describing their commitment to promoting energy efficiency. They also may be
asked or encouraged to undertake related activities, as described below.
Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners
In order to join ENERGY STAR, organizations in the commercial and industrial sectors
are asked to complete and submit a Partnership Letter to EPA. These Partners agree to measure
and track the energy performance of their organization’s facilities where possible by using tools
such as those offered through ENERGY STAR; develop and implement a plan consistent with
the ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings; help spread the
word about the importance of energy efficiency to their staff and community; support the
ENERGY STAR Challenge, a national call-to-action to help improve the energy efficiency of
America’s buildings by 10 percent or more; and highlight their achievements with recognition
offered through ENERGY STAR.

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Service and Product Providers
Eligible organizations must meet certain requirements before applying to become an
ENERGY STAR SPP Partner. Applicants must demonstrate that they have actively used the
ENERGY STAR approach to help clients achieve their energy management goals as specified.
For example, SPPs serving the existing commercial buildings market must benchmark at least 10
client commercial buildings in the last 12 months using Portfolio Manager and/or earn the
ENERGY STAR Label for at least one client commercial building in the last 12 months using
Portfolio Manager and meet other program requirements.
SPPs interested in joining ENERGY STAR complete and submit a Partnership
Agreement and Commitment Form to EPA. The Partnership Agreement lays out partner
commitments, disclaimers, procedures for dispute resolution, and other issues. The Commitment
Form indicates the ENERGY STAR program area(s) for which program requirements will be
fulfilled by the applicant.
SPPs also are asked to complete a Service and Product Provider Partnership Application
Data Form as part of the partnership application process. On an annual basis, they will be asked
to update contact information (i.e. contact name, phone, email) displayed on select Service and
Product Provider listings on the Web site and to maintain quality of contact mailing lists.
Once the organization has been admitted into the SPP program, it is expected to maintain
a minimum level of activity to continue to be recognized in online listings. For example,
existing commercial buildings SPP Partners must maintain at least 10 buildings benchmarked in
the most recent 12-month period or serve as the primary SPP in helping at least one customer
commercial building to earn the ENERGY STAR in the most recent 12 month period.
In addition, the SPP Partner will work with ENERGY STAR to improve the energy
performance of customer commercial building portfolios, promote energy efficiency in
commercial building design, and assist industrial manufacturing customers in adopting a
continuous improvement strategy for corporate-wide energy management. In delivering its
services and/or products, when appropriate, the SPP will use ENERGY STAR tools and
messages to help improve customer energy performance as specified.
Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
EEPS interested in joining ENERGY STAR are asked to complete and submit a
Partnership Agreement. They commit to promote and use ENERGY STAR in a manner
consistent with the national ENERGY STAR efforts and specifically agree to follow all
applicable terms and conditions governing the use of the ENERGY STAR logos, which are
registered trade and service marks. They also commit to submit and periodically update a brief
plan outlining the key activities they intend to undertake to cooperatively promote ENERGY
STAR in the commercial and/or industrial markets. They will be asked on an annual basis to

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update organization and contact information displayed on the ENERGY STAR Web site and the
Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs (DEEP).
If promoting ENERGY STAR in the commercial market, the EEPS agree to collaborate
with ENERGY STAR to improve the energy performance of their customers’ buildings and
portfolios. If promoting ENERGY STAR in the industrial market, the EEPS agree to collaborate
with ENERGY STAR to assist industry in adopting a continuous improvement strategy for
corporate-wide energy management.
Small Business and Congregations Network
A small business or congregation may join the Network of small businesses and
congregations working with ENERGY STAR. To join, they would provide requested
information at EPA’s ENERGY STAR Web site. They would pledge to buy ENERGY STAR
equipment and upgrade the energy efficiency of their facilities whenever financially viable. As
part of the Network, they may use the ENERGY STAR promotional mark in accordance with the
ENERGY STAR identity guidelines.
ENERGY STAR Challenge
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy
efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more. Under the
Challenge, EPA works with businesses, governments, associations, and non-profit organizations
to encourage their stakeholders, members and/or constituents to leverage the ENERGY STAR
platform to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings, and to promote energy efficiency to
the broader public.
An organization may choose to participate in the Challenge and work with its
members/constituents by submitting an on-line sign-up form. EPA then sends it an email to
provide it with resource materials to assist in its promotional efforts.
After receiving the email, Challenge participants can provide to EPA a summary of
activities they plan to implement to promote the Challenge and educate their
members/constituents to post on the Challenge Web page. Participants can update their
“Challenge Story” as progress towards the 10 percent energy reduction goal is made.
BENCHMARKING
Assessing energy use is a critical component of the ENERGY STAR Program and
guidance provided by EPA to partners. EPA provides tools to track, measure and compare
energy use for a range of building types and facilities. Portfolio Manager is the primary tool for
undertaking these activities and is available on-line, although for specific industry types,
spreadsheet calculators may be provided.

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Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows users to track
and assess energy and water consumption across their entire portfolio of facilities in a secure
online environment. Users enter energy consumption and cost data into their Portfolio Manager
account to benchmark facility energy performance, assess energy management goals over time
and identify strategic opportunities for savings and recognition opportunities. A “benchmark” is
defined as a measurement of a facility’s energy performance resulting from entering facility
information and at least 11 consecutive months of facility energy data into EPA’s Portfolio
Manager. Portfolio Manager offers two types of benchmarks: a 1-100 Energy Performance
Rating for select commercial facility types and an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) index for all
commercial facility types.
The rating system accounts for the impacts of year-to-year weather variations, as well as
facility size, location, and several operating characteristics. Portfolio Manager helps the user
update and track data over time to continuously monitor performance. The user can use both
short and long term trends in energy performance to make budget and management decisions
regarding investments in energy-related projects.
In addition, EPA intends to collect information from Portfolio Manager users on its
usability as a Web-based tool and on the effectiveness of Portfolio Manager guidance. Based on
this information, EPA will identify and make needed improvements.
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
EPA gives industrial companies the opportunity to measure the energy efficiency of their
plants. To measure efficiency and improve energy use in the company, a company enters basic
information about its plant (e.g., energy consumption data) into a tool that can be downloaded
from EPA’s Web site called the Energy Performance Indicator (EPI). The EPI produces a plant
percentile score between 1 and 100 and compares that score to the most energy-efficient plants
in the industry and to the previous performance for the plant.
In addition, EPA encourages industrial companies not otherwise eligible to use the EPI to
track and improve their energy performance. EPA has established a program, ENERGY STAR
Challenge for Industry, which encourages such companies to track their energy performance
using alternative systems, such as in-house tracking systems, Portfolio Manager, or a spread
sheet-based tracking tool that can be downloaded from the ENERGY STAR Web site called the
ENERGY STAR Energy Tracking Tool (ETT). These companies would enter basic information
into the system to track their performance.

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Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
EPA expects to increase the number of facility types that can receive the 1-100 energy
performance rating in Portfolio Manager and therefore are eligible for earning the ENERGY
STAR as well as for participating in ENERGY STAR Leaders. EPA may collect information
from participating organizations to build an historical account of energy use for new or revised
facility type analysis. EPA may ask for information about energy use, facility characteristics,
and other parameters that will help to add or revise facility types. EPA also may collect
information to test the model to ensure that it produces relevant results.
RECOGNITION
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
ENERGY STAR offers the public an opportunity to display the ENERGY STAR on their
buildings if they meet certain energy performance criteria defined by EPA. The on-line
application for the ENERGY STAR is submitted through EPA’s benchmarking tool, Portfolio
Manager. Eligible buildings with benchmark scores of 75 or higher may submit information to
EPA to apply for the ENERGY STAR. The on-line application consists of a Statement of
Energy Performance (SEP), Data Checklist, and Letter of Agreement (LOA). To be approved to
receive the ENERGY STAR, buildings must meet specific eligibility requirements as well as
industry standards for comfort and indoor air quality. A Professional Engineer must verify the
SEP (stamped/embossed and signed) that these requirements have been met and complete a Data
Checklist.
EPA asks that profiles of Labeled Buildings be submitted, which can be posted at the
EPA Web site to educate the public and promote their achievements.
In addition, EPA intends to visit a number of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings for
quality control purposes. EPA may confirm, for example, the accuracy of the information
provided in the application for the ENERGY STAR, and may request facility documentation
during the visit.
EPA also expects to periodically contact representatives of buildings that have earned the
ENERGY STAR to collect information about the characteristics of buildings that lead to top
energy performance. This includes information on the buildings’ construction, equipment used
in the buildings, building management, and involvement in ENERGY STAR. EPA will use this
information to better understand the specific design, construction, and operating characteristics
of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and how these characteristics contributed to the
buildings’ top energy performance. In addition, EPA intends to collect information about the
qualification process to measure how easy it is for organizations to use. EPA needs this
information to identify and make needed improvements to the qualification process.
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Plants
Industrial companies have an opportunity to earn the ENERGY STAR for specific types
of plants that meet EPA’s energy efficiency criteria. If the plant’s EPI score is in the top
quartile, the company may apply to EPA for the ENERGY STAR by printing out a Statement of
Energy Performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a
certification/stamp, and the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If the submittal
contains confidential business information (CBI), the company also sends a copy to EPA’s
contractor to verify energy performance results. If approved by EPA, the plant receives the
ENERGY STAR.
EPA also asks these companies to submit profiles of their Labeled Plants that describe
how they improved their energy performance and obtained recognition.
ENERGY STAR Leaders
As part of the Partnership Letter, organizations commit to continuous improvement. To
track Partners’ progress against their goal, EPA provides organizations recognition incentives to
meet specific targets. This follows the Partnership Letter and includes that they track and
benchmark all of the eligible buildings in their portfolio, and notify EPA of this accomplishment
by submitting the following qualification documents: Letter of Qualification, Facility Summary
Report, Facility List, and Leaders Story. Organizations also respond to EPA questions to
determine if they are eligible to become a Leader. This information may be entered into the tool
or provided to EPA directly (e.g., over the phone or by email). EPA will review this information
and recognize these participants as ENERGY STAR Leaders if they qualify.
EPA does not mandate reporting but rather requests that Partners who reach targets
inform EPA by submitting the qualification documents when they have met energy
improvements in 10 percent increments across their portfolio.
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Industrial plants not eligible to use the EPI may seek recognition for their energy
intensity reductions. EPA has established a program, the ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry, which encourages such companies to pledge to reduce the energy intensity of their sites
by 10 percent and track their progress towards this goal using alternative systems (e.g., in-house
tracking systems, Portfolio Manager). Sites that achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy
intensity within five years of their baseline have the opportunity to apply for recognition from
EPA. The company may apply to EPA for recognition by printing out a Statement of Energy
Improvement. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a certification/stamp, and
the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If approved by EPA, the site receives
recognition (e.g., a certificate and right to produce a small trophy).

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In addition, EPA may ask companies to submit a brief description of their corporate
goals, which the Agency posts at its Web site to educate the public and promote their
achievements.
Statement of Energy Design Intent
Architecture firms can display the “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR” graphic to
distinguish their projects as among the nation’s best in energy performance. To apply for the
graphic, the Architect of Record (AOR) must be an ENERGY STAR Partner. The AOR would
enter basic information into an EPA software tool that can be downloaded from the ENERGY
STAR Web site called Target Finder to obtain an EPA energy performance rating for the design
project. It would then print the Statement of Energy Design Intent (SEDI) from Target Finder.
The statement must be sealed (stamped) and signed by a licensed architect or engineer
designated by the AOR. The AOR also must complete an Application Letter. As part of the
Letter, the AOR agrees to collaborate with EPA on a case study about the project’s design
energy use strategies and goals, to be posted on the ENERGY STAR Web site. The AOR would
submit the SEDI and Application Letter to EPA. EPA would send the AOR the graphic, which
can be displayed in the title block of project drawings and on other project documents.
ENERGY STAR Awards
Organizations interested in receiving recognition for their efforts in improving their
energy performance may apply for an ENERGY STAR Award. EPA currently issues awards to
Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners, Service and Product Providers, and Energy
Efficiency Program Sponsors. In addition, small businesses and congregations may apply to
receive an award as part of their recognition efforts.

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NEED FOR AND USE OF THE COLLECTION
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Need and Authority for the Collection

ENERGY STAR is authorized under section 103(g) of the Clean Air Act. The Energy
Policy Act of 2005 further provides authorization to EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) to establish a voluntary program to identify and promote energy-efficient products and
buildings in order to reduce energy consumption, improve energy security, and reduce pollution
through voluntary labeling of, or other forms of communication about, products and buildings
that meet the highest energy conservation standards. ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program
aimed at preventing pollution rather than controlling it after its creation. The program focuses
on reducing utility-generated emissions by reducing the demand for energy.
Attesting to the importance of ENERGY STAR, a growing number of State and local
governments have enacted legislation, policies and programs to promote the use of ENERGY
STAR in commercial and government buildings. For example, the State of California requires
electric and gas utilities to maintain and make available to building owners the energy
consumption data of all nonresidential buildings in a format compatible for uploading to EPA’s
Portfolio Manager. It also requires that a nonresidential building owner or operator disclose
Portfolio Manager benchmarking data and ratings to a prospective buyer as part of a wholebuilding transaction. In addition, the States of Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin have established requirements and incentives for
commercial and/or government buildings to benchmark their energy use in Portfolio Manager.
For additional information on State and local government actions, refer to following Web site:
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/government/State_Local_Govts_Leveraging_ES.pdf.
JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Partnership Letter or Agreement/Related Activities
EPA needs to collect initial information from organizations to formally establish their
Partnership in the ENERGY STAR Program. The Partnership Letter is submitted by
organizations in the C&I Sector that commit to adopting an energy strategy and making energy
reductions to protect the environment. The Partnership Letter provides EPA with basic yet
necessary information on the organizations (e.g., contact information).
To be eligible to become an SPP Partner, an organization must meet certain
requirements as specified. For example, SPPs serving the existing commercial buildings market
must benchmark at least 10 buildings for client commercial buildings in the last 12 months using
Portfolio Manager and/or earn the ENERGY STAR Label for at least one client commercial
building in the last 12 months using Portfolio Manager and meet other program requirements.
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with and promotes only those organizations well-versed in ENERGY STAR resources and truly
committed to ENERGY STAR principles and strategies.
SPPs and EEPS submit a Partnership Agreement to join ENERGY STAR. The
Partnership Agreement provides basic yet necessary information on the organizations, and it
holds organizations accountable for using the ENERGY STAR Logo in accordance with
applicable ENERGY STAR requirements. Through the Partnership Agreement, SPPs and EEPS
also commit to undertaking specified information collection activities.
SPPs also are asked to complete a Service and Product Provider Partnership Application
Data Form as part of the partnership application process. This information helps EPA to
determine whether an applicant meets requirements for partnership and allows EPA to maintain a
directory of the most active SPP Partners. These SPP Partners are expected to maintain a
minimum level of activity to continue to be recognized in online listings.
EEPS submit a brief plan outlining key activities that they plan to undertake to
cooperatively promote ENERGY STAR in the commercial and/or industrial markets so that EPA
can ensure that these activities align with ENERGY STAR’s goals and purposes. EPA needs
annual updates to ensure that its Web site and Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs provides
the public with up-to-date information. The EEPS will collaborate with ENERGY STAR to help
their customers and industry measure and improve the energy performance of their buildings and
portfolios.
Small Business and Congregations Network
EPA needs to collect information from small businesses and congregations to be able to
send “Welcome Aboard” materials and provide them with monthly educational email updates.
ENERGY STAR Challenge
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy
efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more. Under the
Challenge, EPA works with businesses, governments, associations and non-profit organizations
to encourage their members and/or constituents to leverage the ENERGY STAR platform to
improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Information provided through on-line sign-ups
is needed to confirm their participation and enable EPA to provide resource materials to assist in
their promotional efforts. In addition, the information submitted by Challenge participants (e.g.,
Challenge Stories) will provide EPA with an idea of the types of activities that are being
undertaken in response to the Challenge national call-to-action.

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BENCHMARKING
Portfolio Manager
Any organization may use Portfolio Manager to evaluate its building’s energy
performance. Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows users to
track and assess energy and water consumption across their entire portfolio of facilities in a
secure online environment. Users enter energy consumption and cost data into their Portfolio
Manager account to benchmark facility energy performance, assess energy management goals
over time and identify strategic opportunities for savings and recognition opportunities. This
information is needed to assist users in improving their energy performance.
In addition, EPA intends to collect information from Portfolio Manager users on its
usability as a Web-based tool and on the effectiveness of guidance. This information is needed
for EPA to make needed improvements to the tool and guidance.
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
EPA gives industrial companies the opportunity to measure the energy efficiency of their
plants. To measure efficiency and improve energy use in the company, a company enters basic
information about its plant (e.g., energy consumption data) into a tool that can be downloaded
from EPA’s Web site called the Energy Performance Indicator (EPI). The EPI produces a plant
percentile score between 1 and 100 and compares that score to the most energy-efficient plants
in the industry and to the previous performance for the plant. In addition, EPA encourages
industrial companies not otherwise eligible to use the EPI to track and improve their energy
performance. EPA has established a program, ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry, which
encourages such companies to track their energy performance using alternative systems, such as
in-house tracking systems, Portfolio Manager, or a spread sheet-based tracking tool that can be
downloaded from the ENERGY STAR Web site called the ENERGY STAR Energy Tracking
Tool (ETT). Information is entered into these tools to enable industrial plants to analyze and
improve their energy performance.
Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
EPA needs to collect information in the development of new facility types in Portfolio
Manager. EPA will collect information from participating organizations in order to build an
historical account of energy use for new or revised facility type analysis. EPA may ask for
information about energy use, building characteristics, and other parameters that will help to add
or revise facility types. To beta test the accuracy of the analysis, EPA will collect information
from participating organizations to test the model to ensure it produces relevant results.

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RECOGNITION
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
ENERGY STAR offers the public an opportunity to display the ENERGY STAR on their
buildings if they meet certain energy performance criteria defined by EPA. The on-line
application for the ENERGY STAR is submitted through EPA’s benchmarking tool, Portfolio
Manager. Eligible buildings with benchmark scores of 75 or higher may submit information to
EPA to apply for the ENERGY STAR. The on-line application consists of a Statement of
Energy Performance (SEP), Data Checklist, and Letter of Agreement (LOA). To be approved to
receive the ENERGY STAR, buildings must meet specific eligibility requirements as well as
industry standards for comfort and indoor air quality. A Professional Engineer must verify the
SEP (stamped/embossed and signed) that these requirements have been met and complete a Data
Checklist. These materials are necessary to demonstrate to EPA that energy-efficiency
improvements have been achieved.
EPA asks that profiles of Labeled Buildings be submitted, which can be posted at the
EPA Web site to educate the public and promote their achievements.
In addition, EPA intends to visit a number of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings for
quality control purposes. EPA may confirm, for example, the accuracy of the information
provided in the application for the ENERGY STAR, and may request facility documentation
during the visit. This information is needed to help EPA maintain quality control on the
buildings that qualify for the ENERGY STAR.
EPA also expects to periodically contact representatives of buildings that have earned the
ENERGY STAR to collect information about the characteristics of buildings that lead to top
energy performance. This includes information on the buildings’ construction, equipment used
in the buildings, building management, and involvement in ENERGY STAR. EPA will use this
information to better understand the specific design, construction, and operating characteristics
of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and how these characteristics contributed to the
buildings’ top energy performance. In addition, EPA intends to collect information about the
qualification process to measure how easy it is for organizations to use. EPA needs this
information to identify and make needed improvements to the qualification process.
Plants
Industrial companies have an opportunity to earn the ENERGY STAR for specific types
of plants that meet EPA’s energy efficiency criteria. If the plant’s EPI score is in the top
quartile, the company may apply to EPA for the ENERGY STAR by printing out a Statement of
Energy Performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a
certification/stamp, and the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If the submittal
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contains confidential business information (CBI), the company also sends a copy to EPA’s
contractor to verify energy performance results. EPA needs this information to evaluate whether
the plant should receive recognition. If approved by EPA, the plant receives the ENERGY
STAR. This recognition is needed to encourage industrial companies to improve their plants’
energy performance.
ENERGY STAR Leaders
As part of the Partnership Letter, organizations commit to continuous improvement. To
track Partners’ progress against their goal, EPA provides organizations recognition incentives to
meet specific targets. This follows the Partnership Letter and includes that they track and
benchmark all of the eligible buildings in their portfolio, and notify EPA of this accomplishment
by submitting the following qualification documents: Letter of Qualification, Facility Summary
Report, Facility List, and Leaders Story. Organizations also respond to EPA questions to
determine if they are eligible to become a Leader. This information may be entered into the tool
or provided to EPA directly (e.g., over the phone or by email). EPA will review this information
and recognize these participants as ENERGY STAR Leaders if they qualify. This recognition is
needed to encourage further energy performance improvements.
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Industrial plants not eligible to use the EPI may seek recognition for their energy
intensity reductions. EPA has established a program, the ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry, which encourages such companies to pledge to reduce the energy intensity of their sites
by 10 percent and track their progress towards this goal using alternative systems (e.g., in-house
tracking systems, Portfolio Manager). Sites that achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy
intensity within five years of their baseline have the opportunity to apply for recognition from
EPA. The company may apply to EPA for recognition by printing out a Statement of Energy
Improvement. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a certification/stamp, and
the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. EPA needs this information to evaluate
whether the plant should receive recognition. In addition, EPA may ask companies to submit a
brief description of their corporate goals, which the Agency posts at its Web site to educate the
public. Recognition is needed to encourage industrial plants to reduce their energy usage.

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Statement of Energy Design Intent
Organizations may submit the Statement of Energy Design Intent to EPA to earn
recognition. EPA needs the SEDI to confirm the energy performance of their design and
recognize these organizations on the EPA Web site. In addition, these organizations can display
the graphic, “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR,” on architectural plans and other specified
documents. This recognition promotes the image of these organizations as leaders in the design
of energy efficient buildings. Information on the Web site is needed to educate
architecture/engineering firms and the general public on best practices for designing energy
efficient buildings.
ENERGY STAR Awards
Organizations apply for ENERGY STAR Awards to gain public recognition for
exemplary energy performance. In this regard, the awards program is needed to provide an
incentive for organizations to seek greater energy performance improvements.
2(b)

Practical Utility and Users of the Data

JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Partnership Letter or Agreement/Related Activities
EPA uses information submitted in the Partnership Letter or Agreement to officially
establish an organization’s participation in ENERGY STAR. Organizations’ data from the
Letter or Agreement are entered into the iSTAR database to serve as a source of general
information and as a mailing list.
EPA uses the information submitted by Partners for a variety of program implementation
purposes. For example, EPA uses information in the Service and Product Provider Partnership
Application Data Form to develop and maintain the Most Active Service and Product Providers
Directory. EPA uses the brief plan collected from the EEPS to ensure that their activities and
materials align with the goals and purposes of ENERGY STAR. EPA uses annual updates from
EEPS to ensure that its Web site provides the public with up-to-date information.
Small Business and Congregations Network
EPA uses the information provided by small businesses and congregations to send them
useful information (e.g., their email address enables EPA to send monthly ENERGY STAR Eupdates).

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ENERGY STAR Challenge
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy
efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more. Under the
Challenge, EPA works with businesses, governments, associations and non-profit organizations
to encourage their members and/or constituents to leverage the ENERGY STAR platform to
improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. EPA uses the information from participants to
confirm their participation and enable EPA to provide resource materials to assist in their
promotional efforts. In addition, EPA uses the information submitted by participants (e.g.,
Challenge Stories) to get an idea of the types of activities that are being undertaken in response
to the Challenge call to action, and to use as case study ideas to share with the public.
BENCHMARKING
Portfolio Manager
Any organization may use Portfolio Manager to evaluate its building’s energy
performance. Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows users to
track and assess energy and water consumption across their entire portfolio of facilities in a
secure online environment. Users enter energy consumption and cost data into their Portfolio
Manager account to benchmark facility energy performance, assess energy management goals
over time and identify strategic opportunities for savings and recognition opportunities. This
information helps users in improving their energy performance.
In addition, EPA intends to collect information from Portfolio Manager users on its
usability as a Web-based tool and on the effectiveness of guidance. This information is used by
EPA to make needed improvements to the tool and guidance.
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
EPA gives industrial companies the opportunity to measure the energy efficiency of their
plants. To measure efficiency and improve energy use in the company, a company enters basic
information about its plant (e.g., energy consumption data) into a tool that can be downloaded
from EPA’s Web site called the Energy Performance Indicator (EPI). The EPI produces a plant
percentile score between 1 and 100 and compares that score to the most energy-efficient plants
in the industry and to the previous performance for the plant. In addition, EPA encourages
industrial companies not otherwise eligible to use the EPI to track and improve their energy
performance. EPA has established a program, ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry, which
encourages such companies to track their energy performance using alternative systems, such as
in-house tracking systems, Portfolio Manager, or a spread sheet-based tracking tool that can be
downloaded from the ENERGY STAR Web site called the ENERGY STAR Energy Tracking
Tool (ETT). Industrial plants use the information entered into these tools to analyze and
improve their energy performance.

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Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
EPA will use the information gathered during the data collection to build a database of
information for benchmarking of a specific facility-use type. The information will be used in
developing and expanding the Portfolio Manager tool for facility types and conducting beta
testing of the models.
RECOGNITION
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
ENERGY STAR offers the public an opportunity to display the ENERGY STAR on their
buildings if they meet certain energy performance criteria defined by EPA. The on-line
application for the ENERGY STAR is submitted through EPA’s benchmarking tool, Portfolio
Manager. Eligible buildings with benchmark scores of 75 or higher may submit information to
EPA to apply for the ENERGY STAR. The on-line application consists of a Statement of
Energy Performance (SEP), Data Checklist, and Letter of Agreement (LOA). To be approved to
receive the ENERGY STAR, buildings must meet specific eligibility requirements as well as
industry standards for comfort and indoor air quality. A Professional Engineer must verify the
SEP (stamped/embossed and signed) that these requirements have been met and complete a Data
Checklist. The applicant uses this information to demonstrate to EPA that energy-efficiency
improvements have been achieved.
EPA asks that profiles of Labeled Buildings be submitted, which can be posted at the
EPA Web site to educate the public and promote their achievements.
In addition, EPA may need to collect information from ENERGY STAR Labeled
Buildings as part of the on-site verification process. This information is used to help EPA verify
the energy performance of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and maintain quality control on
them.
EPA also expects to periodically contact representatives of buildings that have earned the
ENERGY STAR to collect information about the characteristics of buildings that lead to top
energy performance. This includes information on the buildings’ construction, equipment used
in the buildings, building management, and involvement in ENERGY STAR. EPA will use this
information to better understand the specific design, construction, and operating characteristics
of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and how these characteristics contributed to the
buildings’ top energy performance. In addition, EPA intends to collect information about the
qualification process to measure how easy it is for organizations to use. EPA will use this
information to identify and make improvements to the process that buildings use to qualify for
the ENERGY STAR.

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Plants
Industrial companies have an opportunity to earn the ENERGY STAR for specific types
of plants that meet EPA’s energy efficiency criteria. If the plant’s EPI score is in the top
quartile, the company may apply to EPA for the ENERGY STAR by printing out a Statement of
Energy Performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a
certification/stamp, and the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If the submittal
contains confidential business information (CBI), the company also sends a copy to EPA’s
contractor to verify energy performance results. If approved by EPA, the plant receives the
ENERGY STAR. EPA recognition enhances the image of the organization as a national leader
in energy performance.
ENERGY STAR Leaders
As part of the Partnership Letter, organizations commit to continuous improvement. To
track Partners’ progress against their goal, EPA provides organizations recognition incentives to
meet specific targets. This follows the Partnership Letter and includes that they track and
benchmark all of the eligible buildings in their portfolio, and notify EPA of this accomplishment
by submitting the following qualification documents: Letter of Qualification, Facility Summary
Report, Facility List, and Leaders Story. Organizations also respond to EPA questions to
determine if they are eligible to become a Leader. This information may be entered into the tool
or provided to EPA directly (e.g., over the phone or by email). The purpose of this information
is to allow the Agency to track and evaluate Partner progress in improving its energy
performance and to recognize Partner accomplishments.
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Industrial plants not eligible to use the EPI may seek recognition for their energy
intensity reductions. EPA has established a program, the ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry, which encourages such companies to pledge to reduce the energy intensity of their sites
by 10 percent and track their progress towards this goal using alternative systems (e.g., in-house
tracking systems, Portfolio Manager). Sites that achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy
intensity within five years of their baseline have the opportunity to apply for recognition from
EPA. The company may apply to EPA for recognition by printing out a Statement of Energy
Improvement. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a certification/stamp, and
the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. EPA uses this information to evaluate
whether the plant should receive recognition. In addition, EPA may ask companies to submit a
brief description of their corporate goals, which the Agency posts at its Web site to educate the
public.

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Statement of Energy Design Intent
Organizations may submit the Statement of Energy Design Intent to EPA to earn
recognition. EPA uses the SEDI to confirm the energy performance of their design and
recognize these organizations on the EPA Web site. This recognition can enhance their image
by demonstrating their commitment to helping building owners make better decisions about
energy performance in their new commercial construction projects. Information at the Web site
also can assist interested parties to learn best practices for designing energy efficient buildings.
ENERGY STAR Awards
Organizations apply for ENERGY STAR Awards to gain public recognition for
exemplary energy performance. In this regard, EPA holds the awards program to provide an
incentive for organizations to seek greater energy performance improvements.

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3.

NONDUPLICATION, CONSULTATIONS, AND OTHER COLLECTION
CRITERIA
3(a)

Nonduplication

The information collected under this ICR is not collected by any other EPA office or by
any other Federal agency. Therefore, there is not a potential for duplication with other Federal
collections.
3(b)

Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, EPA solicited public
comments on this ICR through an announcement in the Federal Register on August 11, 2009 (74
FR 40183). No comments were received.
3(c)

Consultations

In preparing this ICR, EPA did not conduct industry or State consultations. Because
EPA works closely with ENERGY STAR participants, the Agency already has a good idea of the
time needed to carry out its information collections. Therefore, EPA relied on the expertise of
Agency staff in developing the ICR’s hour and cost assumptions. In addition, the Agency
accessed its current databases (e.g., iStar) and documentation to estimate the number of
respondents and activities. The Agency’s data sources are kept up-to-date based on participant
submittals (e.g., submittals of Partnership Letters and Agreements) and therefore are the most
reliable sources for estimation purposes.
3(d)

Effects of Less Frequent Collection

EPA has carefully considered the information collection burden imposed by the
ENERGY STAR Program. EPA is confident that those activities requested of respondents are
necessary, and to the extent possible, the Agency has attempted to minimize the burden imposed.
A number of the requested activities, for example, will be performed once (e.g., one-time
submittal of Partnership Letter or Agreement). In addition, respondents can satisfy many of the
collections in this ICR by submitting readily available information. For example, users of
Portfolio Manager are asked to enter energy use data (e.g., data from their energy bills). EPA
believes strongly that, if the information collections in this ICR are not performed at the
requested frequency, EPA’s ability to implement the ENERGY STAR Program and the public’s
ability to benefit from the program’s tools and resources could be hampered significantly.

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3(e)

General Guidelines

Information collections performed under this clearance will follow all of OMB’s General
Guidelines regarding Federal data collection.
EPA intends to omit the expiration date from all forms being submitted for OMB review
in this ICR. The information collected on the forms is modified infrequently. When
modifications to the forms do occur, they normally involve changes that do not affect respondent
burden (e.g., changes to wording and/or format). Under the 1995 Paperwork Reduction Act, a
person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
Since this ICR is renewed every three years, inclusion of an expiration date on the forms
would require EPA to amend them every three years. This would create unnecessary burdens for
both EPA and those who complete the forms. Since inclusion of the expiration date on the forms
in these circumstances provides little to no value for the public, EPA intends to omit it from the
forms under this ICR.
3(f)

Confidentiality

Participation in the ENERGY STAR Program is voluntary and may be terminated by
participants or EPA at any time. If a claim of confidential business information (CBI) is
asserted, EPA will manage that information in accordance with EPA’s provisions on
confidentiality. 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B establishes EPA’s general policy on the public
disclosure of information and procedures for handling CBI claims.
3(g)

Sensitive Questions

No questions of a sensitive nature are asked of participants with ENERGY STAR.

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4.

THE RESPONDENTS AND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED
4(a)

Respondents and SIC/NAICS Codes

The following is a list of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes, North American
Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes, and associated industries that may be affected
by information collections covered under this ICR for the ENERGY STAR Program. Note that,
at the end of this list, EPA has included a number of NAICS codes that do not have a
corresponding SIC code. EPA has included an asterisk in the SIC code column to indicate that
no corresponding SIC code exists.
SIC
742
751
1311
1382
1382
1389
1521
1522
1531
1531
1531

Industries
Veterinary Services for Livestock
Livestock Services, Except Veterinary (custom slaughtering)
Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas
Surveying Services (geophysical surveying)
Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services (except geophysical mapping and
surveying and aerial geophysical exploration)
Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services (except geophysical mapping and
surveying and aerial geophysical exploration)
General contractors-Single-Family Houses
General Contractors-Residential Building Other than Single-Family (hotel
and motel construction)
General contractors-Single-Family Houses
General Contractors-Residential Building, Other Than Single-Family (except
hotel and motel construction)
Operative Builders (manufacturing and light industrial building construction)

1531 General Contractors-Residential Building Other than Single-Family (hotel
and motel construction)
1542 General Contractors-Residential Building Other than Single-Family (hotel
and motel construction)
1629 Heavy Construction, NEC (industrial nonbuilding structures construction)
1629 Heavy Construction, NEC (except industrial nonbuilding structures
construction)
1711 Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning
1731 Electrical Work (except burglar and fire alarm installation)
1731 Burglar and Fire Alarm Installation
1751 Carpentry Work
1761 Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work
1799 Painting and Paper Hanging
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NAICS
54194
311611
211111
54136
213112
213112
23321
23332
23321
23322
23331
23332
23332
23493
23499
23511
23531
561621
23551
23561
23521

1799 Glass and Glazing Work
1799 Special Trade Contractors, NEC (except paint and wallpaper stripping, wall
paper removal contractors, and tinting glass work)
1799 Asbestos Abatement and Lead Paint Removal Contractors
2013 Sausages and Other Prepared Meats (except lard made from purchased
materials)
2015 Poultry Slaughtering and Processing (poultry processing)
2015 Poultry Slaughtering and Processing (egg processing)
2021 Creamery Butter
2022 Natural, Processed, and Imitation Cheese
2023 Dry, Condensed and Evaporated Dairy Products
2024 Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
2026 Fluid Milk
2032 Canned Specialties (except canned puddings)
2033 Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Preserves, Jams, and Jellies
2034 Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables and Soup Mixes (vegetable flour)
2034 Dried and Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables and Soup Mixes (except vegetable
flour and soup mixes made from purchased dried and dehydrated ingredients
made in dehydration plants)
2037 Frozen Fruits, Fruit Juices, and Vegetables
2038 Frozen Specialties, NEC
2043 Cereal Breakfast Foods (breakfast cereal)
2043 Cereal Breakfast Foods (coffee substitute)
2044 Rice Milling
2045 Prepared Flour Mixes and Doughs
2046 Wet Corn Milling (except refining purchased oil)
2047 Dog and Cat Food
2048 Prepared Feeds and Feed Ingredients for Animals and Fowls, Except Dogs
and Cats (except slaughtering animals for pet food)
2051 Bread and Other Bakery Products, Except Cookies and Crackers
2052 Cookies and Crackers (except unleavened bread and pretzels)
2052 Cookies and Crackers (pretzel, except soft)
2053 Frozen Bakery Products, Except Bread
2061 Cane Sugar, Except Refining
2062 Cane Sugar Refining
2063 Beet Sugar
2066 Chocolate and Cocoa Products (except chocolate products, made from
purchased chocolate)
2074 Cottonseed Oil Mills (cottonseed processing)
2075 Soybean Oil Mills (soybean processing)
2077 Animal and Marine Fats and Oils (animal fats and oils)
2077 Animal and Marine Fats and Oils (canned marine fats and oils)
2077 Animal and Marine Fats and Oils (fresh and frozen marine fats and oils)
23

23592
23599
56291
311612
311615
311999
311512
311513
311514
31152
311511
311422
311421
311211
311423

311411
311412
31123
31192
311212
311822
311221
311111
311119
311812
311821
311919
311813
311311
311312
311313
31132
311223
311222
311613
311711
311712

2079 Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine, and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC
(processing fats and oils from purchased fats and oils)
2082 Malt Beverages (except malt extract)
2082 Malt Beverages (malt extract)
2083 Malt
2084 Wines, Brandy, and Brandy Spirits
2085 Distilled and Blended Liquors (except applejack)
2086 Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Water (except bottled water)
2086 Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Water (bottled water)
2087 Flavoring Extracts and Flavoring Syrups (flavoring syrup and concentrate,
except coffee)
2097 Manufactured Ice
2098 Macaroni, Spaghetti, Vermicelli and Noodles
2099 Food Preparations, NEC (marshmallow creme)
2099 Food Preparations, NEC (tortillas)
2099 Food Preparations, NEC (peanut butter)
2099 Food Preparations, NEC (vinegar, prepared dips (except dairy), and cider)

312113
311823
31134
31183
311911
311941

2099
2111
2121
2141
2221
2231
2231

311991
312221
312229
31221
31321
313311
313312

2241
2251
2252
2253
2254
2257
2258
2273
2281
2282
2284
2295
2296

Food Preparations, NEC (perishable prepared food)
Cigarettes
Cigars
Tobacco Stemming and Redrying (redrying and stemming)
Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton
Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Wool (wool broadwoven fabric finishing only)
Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Wool (wool finishing only, except broadwoven
fabric)
Narrow Fabric and Other Smallware Mills: Cotton, Wool, Silk and Manmade
Fiber
Women's Full-Length and Knee-Length Hosiery, (except dyeing and
finishing only)
Hosiery, NEC (socks except dyeing and finishing only)
Knit Outerwear Mills (except dyeing and finishing only, and bath robes and
lounge robes)
Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills (except dyeing and finishing only)
Weft Knit Fabric Mills (except finishing)
Lace and Warp Knit Fabric Mills (except finishing)
Carpets and Rugs
Yarn Spinning Mills
Yarn Texturing, Throwing, Winding Mills
Thread Mills (except finishing)
Coated Fabrics, Not Rubberized
Tire Cord and Fabrics
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311225
31212
311942
311213
31213
31214
312111
312112
31193

313221
315111
315119
315191
315192
313241
313249
31411
313111
313112
313113
31332
314992

2297 Nonwoven Fabrics
31323
2298 Cordage and Twine
314991
2299 Textile Goods, NEC (broadwoven fabrics of jute, linen, hemp, and ramie and 31321
handwoven)
2299 Textile Goods, NEC (recovery and processing of fibers and waste)
314999
2311 Men's and Boys' Suits, Coats, and Overcoats (contractors)
315211
2311 Men's and Boys' Suits, Coats, and Overcoats (except contractors)
315222
2321 Men's and Boys' Shirts, Except Work Shirts (except contractors)
315223
2322 Men's and Boys' Underwear and Nightwear (except contractors)
315221
2323 Men's and Boys' Neckwear (except contractors)
315993
2325 Men's and Boys' Trousers and Slacks (except contractors)
315224
2326 Men's and Boys' Work Clothing (except contractors)
315225
2329 Men's and Boys' Suits, Coats, and Overcoats (contractors)
315211
2329 Men's and Boys' Clothing, NEC (men's and boys' other outerwear except
315228
contractors)
2329 Men's and Boys' Outerwear, NEC (athletic uniforms except contractors)
315299
2331 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Blouses and Shirts (contractors)
315212
2335 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Dresses (except contractors)
315233
2337 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Suits, Skirts, and Coats (except contractors) 315234
2339 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Outerwear, NEC (except contractors)
315239
2339 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Outerwear, NEC (scarves)
315999
2341 Women's, Misses', Children's, and Infants' Underwear and Nightwear (infants' 315291
except contractors)
2353 Hats, Caps, and Millinery (except contractors)
315991
2371 Fur Goods (except contractors)
315292
2381 Dress and Work Gloves, Except Knit and All-Leather (except contractors)
315992
2391 Curtains and Draperies
314121
2392 House furnishings, Except Curtains and Draperies (except mops and bags)
314129
2392 House furnishings, Except Curtains and Draperies (blanket, laundry, and
314911
garment storage bags)
2394 Canvas and Related Products
314912
2395 Textile Goods, NEC (other textile products)
314999
2395 Men's and Boys' Suits, Coats, and Overcoats (contractors)
315211
2395 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Blouses and Shirts (contractors)
315212
2396 Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products (textile
33636
motor vehicle trimming)
2397 Machine Embroideries
313222
2399 Fabricated Textile Products, NEC (seat belts, and seat and tire covers)
33636
2421 Sawmills and Planing Mills, General (sawmills)
321113
2421 Sawmills and Planing Mills, General (lumber manufacturing from purchased 321912
lumber, softwood cut stock, wood lath, fence pickets, and planing mill
products)
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2421
2421
2426
2429
2431
2431
2434
2435
2436
2439
2439
2451
2452
2491
2493
2511
2511
2512
2514
2515
2517
2519
2521
2522
2531
2531
2531
2541
2591
2599
2611
2611
2611
2621
2621
2652
2655
2656
2657

Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills (hardwood flooring)
Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills (wood stock and turnings)
Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills (hardwood flooring)
Special Product Sawmills, NEC (cooperage stock)
Millwork (wood windows and doors)
Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills (hardwood flooring)
Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Hardwood Veneer and Plywood
Softwood Veneer and Plywood
Structural Wood Members, NEC (except trusses)
Structural Wood Members, NEC (trusses)
Mobile Homes
Prefabricated Wood Buildings and Components
Wood Preserving
Reconstituted Wood Products
Wood Household Furniture, Except Upholstered (except wood box spring
frames)
Wood Household Furniture, Except Upholstered (wood box spring frames)
Wood Household Furniture, Upholstered
Metal Household Furniture (except upholstered and metal box spring frames)
Mattresses, Foundations and Convertible Beds (mattresses and foundations)
Wood Television, Radio, Phonograph, and Sewing Machine Cabinets
Household Furniture, NEC
Wood Office Furniture
Office Furniture, Except Wood
Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products (textile
motor vehicle trimming)
Public Building and Related Furniture (furniture made for public buildings)
Public Buildings and Related Furniture (blackboards)
Wood Office and Store Fixtures, Partitions, Shelving, and Lockers
(architectural woodwork, millwork, and fixtures)
Drapery Hardware and Window Blinds and Shades
Furniture and Fixtures, NEC (hospital beds)
Pulp Mills (pulp producing mills only)
Pulp Mills (pulp mills producing paperboard)
Pulp Mills (pulp mills producing paper)
Pulp Mills (pulp mills producing paper)
Paper Mills (newsprint mills)
Setup Paperboard Boxes
Fiber Cans, Tubes, Drums, and Similar Products
Sanitary Food Containers, Except Folding
Folding Paperboard Boxes, Including Sanitary
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321918
321999
321918
32192
321911
321918
33711
321211
321212
321213
321214
321991
321992
321114
321219
337122
337215
337121
337124
33791
337129
337125
337211
337214
33636
337127
339942
337212
33792
339111
32211
32213
322121
322121
322122
322213
322214
322215
322212

2671 Packaging Paper and Plastics Film, Coated and Laminated (single-Web
paper, paper multiweb laminated rolls and sheets for packaging uses)
2671 Packaging Paper and Plastics Film, Coated, and Laminated (plastics
packaging film and sheet)
2672 Coated and Laminated Paper, NEC
2673 Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags (except all plastics)
2673 Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags (plastics bags)
2674 Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bags
2675 Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard and Cardboard (pasted, lined, laminated, or
surface-coated paperboard)
2676 Sanitary Paper Products
2677 Envelopes
2678 Stationery, Tablets, and Related Products
2679 Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC (corrugated paper)
2679 Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC (paper supplies for business
machines and other paper office supplies)
2679 Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC ( other converted paper and
paperboard products, such as paper filters, crepe paper, and laminated and
tiled wallboard)
2711 Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing and Printing
2721 Periodicals: Publishing or Publishing and Printing
2731 Books: Publishing or Publishing and Printing (except music books)
2731 Books: Publishing or Publishing and Printing (music books)
2732 Book Printing
2741 Miscellaneous Publishing (database publishers)
2741 Books: Publishing or Publishing and Printing (music books)
2741 Miscellaneous Publishing (except database and sheet music publishing)
2752 Commercial Printing, Lithographic (except quick printing)
2752 Commercial Printing, Lithographic (quick printing)
2754 Commercial Printing, Gravure
2759 Commercial Printing, NEC (screen printing)
2759 Commercial Printing, NEC (digital printing, except quick printing)
2759 Commercial Printing, NEC (other commercial printing except quick printing)
2761 Manifold Business Forms
2771 Commercial Printing, Lithographic (except quick printing)
2771 Commercial Printing, Gravure
2771 Greeting Cards (flexographic printing of greeting cards)
2771 Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products (printing
and embossing on fabric articles)
2771 Commercial Printing, NEC (other commercial printing except quick printing)
2771 Greeting Cards (publishing greeting cards)
2782 Blankbooks, Loose-leaf Binders and Devices (except checkbooks)
27

322221
326112
322222
322223
326111
322224
322226
322291
322232
322233
322211
322231
322299

51111
51112
51113
51223
323117
51114
51223
511199
323110
323114
323111
323113
323115
323119
323116
323110
323111
323112
323113
323119
511191
323118

2789
2791
2812
2813
2816
2819
2819
2819
2821
2822
2823
2824
2833
2834
2835
2835
2836
2841
2842
2843
2844
2844
2851
2861
2865
2865
2865
2869
2873
2874
2875
2879
2891
2892
2893
2895
2899
2899

Bookbinding and Related Work
Typesetting
Alkalies and Chlorine
Industrial Gases
Inorganic Pigments (except bone and lamp black)
Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (except activated carbon and charcoal,
alumina, and inorganic industrial dyes)
Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (activated carbon and charcoal)
Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (alumina)
Plastics Materials, Synthetic and Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers
Synthetic Rubber
Cellulosic Manmade Fibers
Manmade Organic Fibers, Except Cellulosic
Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmaceutical Preparations
In-Vitro and In-Vivo Diagnostic Substances (in-vitro diagnostic substances)
Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substance
Soaps and Other Detergents, Except Specialty Cleaners
Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitary Preparations
Surface Active Agents, Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants
Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations (except toothpaste)
Soaps and Other Detergents, Except Specialty Cleaners
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and Allied Products
Gum and Wood Chemicals
Cyclic Organic Crudes and Intermediates, and Organic Dyes and Pigments
(aromatics)
Cyclic Organic Crudes and Intermediates, and Organic Dyes and Pigments
(organic dyes and pigments)
Cyclic Organic Crudes and Intermediates and Organic Dyes and Pigments
(except aromatics and organic dyes and pigments)
Industrial Organic Chemicals (ethyl alcohol)
Nitrogenous Fertilizers
Phosphatic Fertilizers
Fertilizers, Mixing Only
Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, NEC
Adhesives and Sealants
Explosives
Printing Ink
Carbon Black
Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC (frit)
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and Allied Products
28

323121
323122
325181
32512
325131
325188
325998
331311
325211
325212
325221
325222
325411
325412
325412
325413
325414
325611
325612
325613
32562
325611
32551
325191
32511
325132
325192
325193
325311
325312
325314
32532
32552
32592
32591
325182
32551
32551

2899
2899
2899
2911
2951
2952
2992
2999
3011
3021
3052
3053
3061
3069
3069
3069
3069
3069
3069
3081
3082
3083
3084
3085
3086
3086
3087
3088
3089
3089
3111
3131
3131
3142
3143
3144
3149
3161
3171
3172

Flavoring Extracts and Flavoring Syrups (flavoring extracts)
Chemical and Chemical Preparations, NEC (fatty acids)
Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (activated carbon and charcoal)
Petroleum Refining
Asphalt Paving Mixtures and Blocks
Asphalt Felts and Coatings
Lubricating Oils and Greases
Products of Petroleum and Coal, NEC
Tires and Inner Tubes
Rubber and Plastics Footwear
Rubber and Plastics Hose and Belting
Gaskets, Packing, and Sealing Devices
Molded, Extruded, and Lathe-Cut Mechanical Rubber Goods
Coated Fabrics, Not Rubberized
Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (wet suits)
Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (rubber resilient floor coverings)
Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (except rubberized fabric and rubber
resilient floor covering)
Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (rubber gloves and life jackets)
Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (rubber toys, except dolls)
Unsupported Plastics Film and Sheets
Unsupported Plastics Profile Shapes
Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, and Profile Shapes
Plastics Pipe
Plastics Bottles
Plastics Foam Products (polystyrene foam products)
Plastics Foam Products (urethane foam products)
Custom Compounding of Purchased Plastics Resin
Plastics Plumbing Fixtures
Plastics Pipe
Plastics Products, NEC (except plastics pipe fittings and plastics sausage
casings)
Leather Tanning and Finishing
Boot and Shoe Cut Stock and Findings (except wood heels and metal
buckles)
Boot and Shoe Cut Stock and Findings (wood heels)
House Slippers
Men's Footwear, Except Athletic
Women's Footwear, Except Athletic
Footwear Except Rubber, NEC
Luggage
Women's Handbags and Purses
Personal Leather Goods, Except Women's Handbags and Purses
29

311942
325199
325998
32411
324121
324122
324191
324199
326211
316211
32622
339991
326291
31332
33992
326192
326299
339113
339932
326113
326121
32613
326122
32616
32614
32615
325991
326191
326122
326199
31611
316999
321999
316212
316213
316214
316219
316991
316992
316993

3211
3221
3229
3231
3241
3251
3253
3255
3259
3261
3262
3264
3271
3272
3272
3273
3274
3275
3281
3291
3292
3295
3296
3297
3299
3299
3312

3313
3315
3315
3316
3317
3321
3324
3325

Flat Glass
Glass Containers
Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware, NEC
Glass Products Made of Purchased Glass
Cement, Hydraulic
Brick and Structural Clay Tile (except slumped brick)
Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile
Clay Refractories
Structural Clay Products, NEC
Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures and China and Earthenware Fittings and
Bathroom Accessories
Vitreous China Table and Kitchen Articles
Porcelain Electrical Supplies
Concrete Block and Brick
Concrete Products, Except Block and Brick (concrete products, except dry
mix concrete and pipe)
Concrete Products, Except Block and Brick (concrete pipe)
Ready-Mixed Concrete
Lime
Gypsum Products
Cut Stone and Stone Products
Abrasive Products (except steel wool with or without soap)
Asbestos Products (asbestos brake linings and pads)
Minerals and Earths, Ground or Otherwise Treated (except grinding,
washing, separating, etc. of nonmetallic minerals)
Mineral Wool
Nonclay Refractories
Nonmetallic Mineral Products, NEC (moldings, ornamental and architectural
plaster work and gypsum statuary )
Nonmetallic Mineral Products, NEC (except moldings, ornamental and
architectural plaster work, clay and gypsum statuary)
Steel Works, Blast Furnaces (Including Coke Ovens), and Rolling Mills
(except coke ovens not integrated with steel mills and hot rolling purchased
steel)
Electrometallurgical Products, Except Steel
Steel Wiredrawing and Steel Nails and Spikes (steel, wire drawing)
Steel Wiredrawing and Steel Nails and Spikes (nails, spikes, paper clips, and
wire not made in wiredrawing plants)
Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet, Strip and Bars
Steel Pipe and Tubes
Gray and Ductile Iron Foundries
Steel Investment Foundries
Steel Foundries, NEC
30

327211
327213
327212
327215
32731
327121
327122
327124
327123
327111
327112
327113
327331
32739
327332
32732
32741
32742
327991
32791
33634
327992
327993
327125
32742
327999
331111

331112
331222
332618
331221
33121
331511
331512
331513

3331 Primary Smelting and Refining of Copper
331411
3334 Primary Production of Aluminum
331312
3339 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals, Except Copper and
331419
Aluminum
3341 Secondary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals (except copper and 331492
aluminum)
3351 Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding of Copper
331421
3353 Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil
331315
3354 Aluminum Extruded Products
331316
3356 Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding of Nonferrous Metals, Except Copper and 331491
Aluminum
3357 Drawing and Insulating of Nonferrous Wire (aluminum wire drawing)
331319
3357 Drawing and Insulating of Nonferrous Wire (copper wire drawing)
331422
3357 Rolling, Drawing and Extruding of Nonferrous Metals, Except Copper and
331491
Aluminum
3357 Drawing and Insulating of Nonferrous Wire (fiber optic cable-insulating
335921
3357 Drawing and Insulating of Nonferrous Wire (communication and energy
335929
wire, except fiber optic-insulating only)
3363 Aluminum Die-Castings
331521
3364 Nonferrous Die-Castings, Except Aluminum
331522
3365 Aluminum Foundries
331524
3366 Copper Foundries
331525
3369 Nonferrous Foundries, Except Aluminum and Copper
331528
3398 Metal Heat Treating
332811
3399 Primary Metal Products, NEC (making ferrous metal powder, paste, and flake 331221
from purchased iron or steel)
3399 Primary Metal Products, NEC (aluminum powder, paste, flakes, etc.)
331314
3399 Primary Metal Products, NEC (copper powders, flakes, paste, etc.)
331423
3399 Primary Metal Products, NEC (laminating steel)
332813
3411 Metal Cans
332431
3421 Cutlery (tool-type shears)
332212
3423 Hand and Edge Tools, Except Machine Tools and Handsaws
332212
3425 Saw Blades and Handsaws
332213
3429 Hardware, NEC (other hardware)
33251
3429 Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails
332439
3429 Hardware, NEC (hose nozzles)
332919
3429 Hardware, NEC (luggage and utility racks)
336399
3431 Enameled Iron and Metal Sanitary Ware
332998
3432 Plumbing Fixture Fittings and Trim (except shower rods and lawn hose
332913
nozzles)
3432 Plumbing Fixture Fittings and Trim (lawn hose nozzles)
332919
3433 Heating Equipment, Except Electric and Warm Air Furnaces
333414
3441 Fabricated Structural Metal
332312
31

3442 Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Molding and Trim
3443 Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (heavy gauge tanks)
3443 Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (fabricated plate work and metal
weldments)
3444 Sheet Metal Work (ducts, flumes, flooring, siding, dampers, etc.)
3444 Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails
3448 Prefabricated Metal Buildings and Components
3449 Miscellaneous Structural Metal Work (custom roll forming)
3451 Screw Machine Products
3452 Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets, and Washers
3462 Iron and Steel Forgings
3463 Nonferrous Forgings
3465 Automotive Stampings
3466 Crowns and Closures
3469 Metal Stampings, NEC (except kitchen utensils, pots and pans for cooking,
and coins)
3469 Metal Stampings, NEC (kitchen utensils, pots, and pans for cooking)
3479 Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services, NEC (except jewelry, silverware,
and flatware engraving and etching)
3479 Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services, NEC (jewelry engraving and
etching, including precious metal)
3479 Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services, NEC (silver and plated ware
engraving and etching)
3479 Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services, NEC (costume jewelry engraving
and etching)
3482 Small Arms Ammunition
3483 Ammunition, Except for Small Arms
3489 Ordnance and Accessories, NEC
3491 Industrial Valves
3492 Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings
3493 Steel Springs, Except Wire
3495 Wire Springs (except watch and clock springs)
3496 Miscellaneous Fabricated Wire Products (grocery carts)
3497 Metal Foil and Leaf (laminated aluminum foil rolls and sheets for flexible
packaging uses)
3498 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fittings
3499 Fabricated Metal Products, NEC (metal motor vehicle seat frames)
3499 Fabricated Metal Products, NEC (powder metallurgy)
3511 Steam, Gas, and Hydraulic Turbines, and Turbine Generator Set Units
3523 Farm Machinery and Equipment (corrals, stalls, and holding gates)
3524 Lawn and Garden Tractors and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment (except
nonpowered lawnmowers)
3531 Construction Machinery and Equipment (except railway track maintenance
32

332321
33242
332313
332322
332439
332311
332114
332721
332722
332111
332112
33637
332115
332116
332214
332812
339911
339912
339914
332992
332993
332995
332911
332912
332611
332612
333924
322225
332996
33636
332117
333611
332323
333112
33312

3531
3531
3532
3533
3534
3535
3537
3541
3542
3543
3544
3544
3545
3545
3546
3547
3548
3548
3549
3552
3553
3554
3555
3556
3559
3559
3559
3559
3559

equipment; winches, aerial work platforms; and automotive wrecker hoists)
Construction Machinery and Equipment (railway track maintenance
33651
equipment)
Construction Machinery and Equipment (winches, aerial work platforms, and 333923
automobile wrecker hoists)
Mining Machinery and Equipment, Except Oil and Gas Field Machinery and 333131
Equipment
Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment
333132
Elevators and Moving Stairways
333921
Conveyors and Conveying Equipment
333922
Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers (metal air cargo containers) 332439
Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Type
333512
Machine Tools, Metal Forming Type
333513
Industrial Patterns
332997
Special Dies and Tools, Die Sets, Jigs and Fixtures, and Industrial Molds
333511
(industrial molds)
Special Dies and Tools, Die Sets, Jigs and Fixtures, and Industrial Molds
333514
(except molds)
Hand and Edge Tools, Except Machine Tools and Handsaws
332212
Cutting Tools, Machine Tool Accessories, and Machinists' Precision
333515
Measuring Devices (except precision measuring devices)
Power-Driven Handtools
333991
Rolling Mill Machinery and Equipment
333516
Electric and Gas Welding and Soldering Equipment (except transformers for 333992
arc-welding)
Electric and Gas Welding and Soldering Equipment (transformers for arc335311
welders)
Metalworking Machinery, NEC
333518
Textile Machinery
333292
Woodworking Machinery
33321
Paper Industries Machinery
333291
Printing Trades Machinery and Equipment
333293
Food Products Machinery
333294
Special Industry Machinery, NEC (nuclear control drive mechanisms)
33241
Special Industry Machinery, NEC (rubber and plastics manufacturing
33322
machinery)
Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, NEC (cotton ginning 333111
machinery)
Special Industry Machinery, NEC (semiconductor machinery manufacturing) 333295
Special Industry Machinery, NEC (except rubber and plastics manufacturing 333298
machinery, semiconductor manufacturing machinery, and automotive
maintenance equipment)

33

3559
3561
3562
3563
3564
3564
3564
3565
3566
3567
3568
3569
3571
3572
3575
3577
3577
3578
3578
3578
3579
3579
3579
3582
3585
3585
3586
3589
3592
3593
3594
3596
3599
3599

Special Industry Machinery, NEC (automotive maintenance equipment)
Pumps and Pumping Equipment
Ball and Roller Bearings
Air and Gas Compressors
Calculating and Accounting Machinery, Except Electronic Computers
(except point of sales terminals and funds transfer devices)
Industrial and Commercial Fans and Blowers and Air Purification Equipment
(air purification equipment)
Industrial and Commercial Fans and Blowers and Air Purification Equipment
(fans and blowers)
Packaging Machinery
Speed Changers, Industrial High-Speed Drives, and Gears
Industrial Process Furnaces and Ovens
Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment, NEC
Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, NEC (other industrial
and commercial machinery and equipment)
Electronic Computers
Computer Storage Devices
Computer Terminals
Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC (plotter controllers)
Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC (magnetic tape cleaners)
Calculating and Accounting Machines, Except Electronic Computers (change
making machines)
Calculating and Accounting Machinery, Except Electronic Computers
(except point of sales terminals and funds transfer devices)
Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC
Calculating and Accounting Machinery, Except Electronic Computers
(except point of sales terminals and funds transfer devices)
Wire Springs (clock and watch springs)
Public Buildings and Related Furniture (blackboards)
Commercial Laundry, Drycleaning and Pressing Machines
Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (metal cooling towers)
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and
Industrial Refrigeration Equipment (motor vehicle air-conditioning)
Measuring and Dispensing Pumps
Special Industry Machinery, NEC (automotive maintenance equipment)
Carburetors, Pistons, Piston Rings, and Valves
Fluid Power Cylinders and Actuators
Fluid Power Pumps and Motors
Scales and Balances, Except Laboratory
Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, NEC (machine shops)
Abrasive Products (steel wool with or without soap)
34

333319
333911
332991
333912
333313
333411
333412
333993
333612
333994
333613
333999
334111
334112
334113
334418
334613
333311
333313
334119
333313
334518
339942
333312
333415
336391
333913
333319
336311
333995
333996
333997
33271
332999

3599 Special Industry Machinery, NEC (automotive maintenance equipment)
3599 Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, NEC (other industrial
and commercial machinery and equipment)
3599 Internal Combustion Engines, NEC (stationary engine radiators)
3612 Electric and Gas Welding and Soldering Equipment (transformers for arcwelders)
3613 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus
3621 Motors and Generators
3624 Carbon and Graphite Products
3625 Relays and Industrial Controls
3629 Electrical Industrial Apparatus, NEC
3631 Household Cooking Equipment
3632 Household Refrigerators and Home and Farm Freezers
3633 Household Laundry Equipment
3634 Electric Housewares and Fans (except wall and baseboard heating units for
permanent installation and electronic cigarette lighters)
3639 Household Appliances, NEC (household sewing machines)
3639 Household Appliances, NEC (floor waxing and floor polishing machines)
3639 Household Appliances, NEC (except floor waxing and floor polishing
machines, and household sewing machines)
3641 Electric Lamp Bulbs and Tubes
3643 Current-Carrying Wiring Devices
3644 Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Devices (except fishwire, electrical wiring tool)
3645 Residential Electric Lighting Fixtures
3646 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixtures
3647 Vehicular Lighting Equipment
3648 Lighting Equipment, NEC
3651 Household Audio and Video Equipment
3652 Phonograph Records and Prerecorded Audio Tapes and Disks (integrated
record companies, except duplication only)
3652 Phonograph Records and Prerecorded Audio Tapes and Disks (reproduction
of all other media except video)
3661 Telephone and Telegraph Apparatus (except telephone transformers and
consumer external modems)
3661 Telephone and Telegraph Apparatus (telephone transformers)
3661 Electronic Components, NEC (printed circuit/electronic assembly
manufacturing)
3663 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications Equipment
3669 Communications Equipment, NEC
3671 Electron Tubes
3672 Printed Circuit Boards
3674 Semiconductors and Related Devices
35

333319
333999
336399
335311
335313
335312
335991
335314
335999
335221
335222
335224
335211
333298
335212
335228
33511
335931
335932
335121
335122
336321
335129
33431
51222
334612
33421
334416
334418
33422
33429
334411
334412
334413

3675
3676
3677
3678
3679
3679
3679
3679
3679
3691
3692
3694
3699
3699
3699
3699
3699
3711
3711
3711
3711
3711
3714
3714
3714
3714
3714
3714
3714
3715
3716
3721
3724
3728

Electronic Capacitors
334414
Electronic Resistors
334415
Telephone and Telegraph Apparatus (telephone transformers)
334416
Electronic Connectors
334417
Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communication Equipment
33422
Electronic Components, NEC (radio headphones)
33431
Electronic Components, NEC (printed circuit/electronic assembly
334418
manufacturing)
Electronic Components, NEC (other electronic components)
334419
Electronic Components, NEC (electronic control modules for motor vehicles) 336322
Storage Batteries
335911
Primary Batteries, Dry and Wet
335912
Electrical Equipment for Internal Combustion Engines
336322
Special Industry Machinery, NEC (automotive maintenance equipment)
333319
Electrical Machinery, Equipment and Supplies, NEC (outboard electric
333618
motors)
Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC
334119
Electrical Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies, NEC (Christmas tree lighting 335129
sets, electric insect lamps, electric fireplace logs, and trouble lights)
Electrical Industrial Apparatus, NEC
335999
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies (heavy duty trucks)
33612
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies (automobiles)
336111
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies (light trucks and utility vehicles) 336112
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies (kit car and other passenger car
336211
bodies)
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies (military armored vehicles)
336992
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories (steering and suspension parts)
33633
Asbestos Products (asbestos brake linings and pads)
33634
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories (transmissions and power train parts,
33635
including rebuilding)
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies (kit car and other passenger car
336211
bodies)
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories (gasoline engines and engine parts
336312
including rebuilt)
Electronic Components, NEC (electronic control modules for motor vehicles) 336322
Internal Combustion Engines, NEC (stationary engine radiators)
336399
Truck Trailers
336212
Motor Homes
336213
Aircraft (except research and development)
336411
Aircraft Engines and Engine Parts (except research and development)
336412
Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles (except research and development)
336413

36

3731 Ship Building and Repairing (except floating dry docks not associated with 336611
shipyards)
3732 Boat Building and Repairing (boat building)
336612
3743 Railroad Equipment (except locomotive fuel lubricating or cooling medium 33651
pumps)
3761 Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles (except research and development)
336414
3764 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Units and Propulsion Unit
336415
Parts (except research and development)
3769 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment (except
336419
research and development)
3792 Travel Trailers and Campers
336214
3799 Transportation Equipment, NEC (except automobile, boat, utility light truck 336999
trailers, trailer hitches, and wheelbarrows)
3812 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems 334511
and Instruments
3822 Automatic Controls for Regulating Residential and Commercial
334512
Environments and Appliances
3823 Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control of Process
334513
Variables; and Related Products
3825 Telephone and Telegraph Apparatus (telephone transformers)
334416
3825 Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals 334515
(except automotive ammeters and voltmeters)
3826 Laboratory Analytical Instruments
334516
3827 Optical Instruments and Lenses
333314
3829 Measuring and Controlling Devices, NEC (motor vehicle gauges)
334514
3829 Measuring and Controlling Devices, NEC (except medical thermometers,
334519
electronic chronometers and motor vehicle gauges)
3829 Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus
339112
3841 Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus (tranquilizer guns)
332994
3841 Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus
339112
3842 Orthopedic, Prosthetic and Surgical Appliances and Supplies (electronic
334510
hearing aids)
3843 Dental Equipment and Supplies
339114
3844 X-Ray Apparatus and Tubes and Related Irradiation Apparatus
334517
3851 Ophthalmic Goods (except intra ocular lenses)
339115
3861 Photographic Equipment and Supplies (photographic films, paper, plates and 325992
chemicals)
3861 Photographic Equipment and Supplies (except photographic film, paper,
333315
plates and chemicals)
3873 Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices, and Parts
334518
3915 Jewelers' Findings and Materials, and Lapidary Work (except watch jewels) 339913
3931 Musical Instruments
339992

37

3942 Dolls and Stuffed Toys
3944 Games, Toys, and Children's Vehicles, Except Dolls and Bicycles (metal
tricycles)
3949 Sporting and Athletic Goods, NEC
3951 Pens, Mechanical Pencils, and Parts
3953 Marking Devices
3955 Carbon Paper and Inked Ribbons
3965 Fasteners, Buttons, Needles, and Pins
3991 Brooms and Brushes
3993 Signs and Advertising Specialties (signs)
3995 Burial Caskets
3996 Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (rubber resilient floor coverings)
3999 Manufacturing Industries, NEC (human hair clippers, hand operated)
3999 Manufacturing Industries, NEC (other miscellaneous metal products, such as
combs, hair curlers, etc.)
4111 Local and Suburban Transit (mixed mode)
4111 Local and Suburban Transit (commuter rail)
4111 Local and Suburban Transit (bus and motor vehicle)
4111 Local and Suburban Transit (other than mixed mode, commuter rail, and bus
and motor vehicle)
4111 Local and Suburban Transit (airport transportation service)
4121 Taxicabs
4131 Intercity and Rural Bus Transportation
4212 Local Trucking without Storage (general freight)
4212 Local Trucking Without Storage (household goods moving)
4212 Local Trucking without Storage (specialized freight)
4212 Solid Waste Collection Without Disposal
4212 Refuse Systems (solid waste collection)
4212 Refuse Systems (hazardous waste collection)
4213 Local Trucking Without Storage (household goods moving)
4213 Trucking, Except Local (specialized freight)
4213 Trucking, Except Local (general freight, truckload)
4213 Trucking, Except Local (general freight, less than truckload)
4215 Courier Services, Except by Air (hub and spoke intercity delivery)
4215 Courier Services, Except by Air (local delivery)
4225 General Warehousing and Storage (all but self-storage miniwarehouse
warehousing)
4225 General Warehousing and Storage (miniwarehouses and self-storage units)
4311 United States Postal Service
4491 Marine Cargo Handling (dock and pier operations)
4491 Marine Cargo Handling (all but dock and pier operations)
4512 Air Transportation, Scheduled (passenger)

38

339931
336991
33992
339941
339943
339944
339993
339994
33995
339995
326192
332211
332999
485111
485112
485113
485119
485999
48531
48521
48411
48421
48422
562111
562112
562119
48421
48423
484121
484122
49211
49221
49311
53113
49111
48831
48832
481111

4512
4513
4812
4812
4812
4813
4813
4832
4832
4833
4911
4911
4911
4911
4911
4911
4923
4923
4924
4931
4931
4931
4931
4931
4931
4931
4939
4939
4939
4939
4939
4939
4939
4953
4953
4953
4953
4953
4953
4953
4953
4959
4959

Air Transportation, Scheduled (freight)
Courier Services, Except by Air (hub and spoke intercity delivery)
Radio Communications (paging and cellular resellers)
Radiotelephone Communications (paging carriers)
Radiotelephone Communications (cellular carriers)
Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone (except resellers)
Radio Communications (paging and cellular resellers)
Radio Broadcasting Stations (networks)
Radio Broadcasting Stations (except networks)
Television Broadcasting Stations
Electric Services (hydroelectric power generation)
Electric Services (fossil fuel power generation)
Electric Services (nuclear electric power generation)
Electric Services (other electric power generation)
Electric Services (electric power transmission and control)
Electric Services (electric power distribution)
Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution (distribution)
Natural Gas Transmission
Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution (distribution)
Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution (distribution)
Electric Services (hydroelectric power generation)
Electric Services (fossil fuel power generation)
Electric Services (nuclear electric power generation)
Electric Services (other electric power generation)
Electric Services (electric power transmission and control)
Electric Services (electric power distribution)
Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution (distribution)
Electric Services (hydroelectric power generation)
Electric Services (fossil fuel power generation)
Electric Services (nuclear electric power generation)
Electric Services (other electric power generation)
Electric Services (electric power transmission and control)
Electric Services (electric power distribution)
Sanitary Services, NEC (remediation services)
Solid Waste Collection When Combined with Disposal
Refuse Systems (solid waste collection)
Refuse Systems (hazardous waste collection)
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Refuse Systems (hazardous waste treatment and disposal)
Refuse Systems (solid waste landfills)
Refuse Systems (solid waste combustors and incinerators)
Malaria Control and Mosquito Eradication
Remediation Services
39

481112
49211
51333
513321
513322
51331
51333
513111
513112
51312
221111
221112
221113
221119
221121
221122
22121
48621
22121
22121
221111
221112
221113
221119
221121
221122
22121
221111
221112
221113
221119
221121
221122
56292
562111
562112
562119
562211
562212
562213
562219
56171
56291

4959 Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services (airfreight handling at
airports, hangar operations, airport terminal services, aircraft storage,
airports, and flying fields)
4959 Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (cesspool cleaning, sewer cleaning
and rodding)
5012 Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles
5033 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Materials
5039 Construction Materials, NEC (sold via wholesale method)
5039 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels (Wholesale) (sold via retail
method)
5043 Photographic Equipment and Supplies
5045 Computers and Computer Peripherals Equipment and Software (except
computers, equipment, and software sold via retail method)
5045 Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software (sold via retail
method)
5063 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies and Construction
Materials (except electrical supplies sold via retail method)
5063 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels (Wholesale) (sold via retail
method)
5064 Electrical Appliances, Television and Radio Sets
5065 Electronic Parts and Equipment, NEC
5074 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) (except
plumbing equipment sold via retail method)
5074 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels (Wholesale) (sold via retail
method)
5075 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies
5078 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies
5084 Industrial Machinery and Equipment
5085 Industrial Machinery and Equipment
5085 Industrial Supplies (except fluid power accessories)
5088 Transportation Equipment and Supplies, Except Motor Vehicles
5093 Scrap and Waste Materials
5112 Stationery and Office Supplies (except stationary and office supplies sold via
retail method)
5112 Professional Equipment and Supplies, NEC (school and church supplies sold
via retail method)
5137 Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories
5141 Groceries, General Line
5149 Groceries and Related Products, NEC
5153 Grain and Field Beans
5162 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes
5169 Chemicals and Allied Products, NEC

40

488119

562998
42111
42133
42139
44419
42141
42143
44312
42161
44419
42162
42169
42172
44419
42173
42174
42183
42183
42184
42186
42193
42212
45321
42233
42241
42249
42251
42261
42269

5172 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and
42272
Terminals
5199 Nondurable Goods, NEC (except specialty advertising)
42299
5199 Advertising, NEC (except media buying, display advertising, except outdoor; 54189
and advertising material distributors)
5211 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels (except construction
42131
materials sold via retail method)
5211 Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers (home center stores)
44411
5211 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panels (Wholesale) (sold via retail 44419
method)
5251 Hardware Stores
44413
5311 Department Stores
45211
5331 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (except warehouse club and
45299
supermarket/general merchandise combination)
5399 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (warehouse clubs and
45291
supermarket/general merchandise combination)
5399 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (except warehouse club and
45299
supermarket/general merchandise combination)
5411 Grocery Stores (except convenience stores and grocery stores with substantial 44511
general merchandise)
5411 Grocery Stores (convenience stores without gas)
44512
5411 Gasoline Service Station (gasoline station with convenience store)
44711
5411 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (warehouse clubs and
45291
supermarket/general merchandise combination)
5441 Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores (chocolate candy stores, preparing on 31133
premises)
5461 Retail Bakeries (bread, cake and related products baked and sold on premise) 311811
5461 Retail Bakeries (selling only)
445291
5461 Eating Places (cafeterias)
722213
5511 Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used)
44111
5621 Women's Clothing Stores
44812
5651 Family Clothing Stores
44814
5712 Wood Kitchen Cabinets
33711
5712 Furniture (Wholesale) (sold via the retail method)
44211
5712 Wood Household Furniture, Upholstered
337121
5712 Wood Household Furniture, Except Upholstered
337122
5719 Drapery, Curtain, and Upholstery Stores (drapery and curtain stores)
442291
5719 Miscellaneous Homefurnishings Stores (except pottery and crafts made and 442299
sold on site and frame shops, and window furnishings)
5734 Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software (sold via retail 44312
method)
5812 Dinner Theaters
71111
5812 Full Service Restaurants
72211
41

5812 Food Service Contractors
5812 Eating Places (food service contractors)
5812 Miscellaneous Food Stores (coffee shops making and serving food and
beverages for immediate consumption)
5812 Eating Places (cafeterias)
5912 Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores
5921 Liquor Stores
5932 Used Merchandise Stores (except pawn shops)
5932 Used Merchandise Stores (pawnshops)
5941 Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (bicycle sales locations providing
supporting repair services as major source of receipts)
5942 Book Stores
5943 Professional Equipment and Supplies, NEC (school and church supplies sold
via retail method)
5945 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
5949 Drapery, Curtain, and Upholstery Stores (upholstery materials)
5961 Catalog and Mail-Order Houses
5963 Meat and Fish (Seafood) Markets, Including Freezer Provisioners (freezer
provisioners)
5963 Eating Places (caterers)
5984 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (LP gas sold to final consumer)
5992 Florists
5999 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies (beauty and barber supplies
sold via retail method)
5999 Miscellaneous Retailer, NEC (rough gems)
5999 Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (pet and pet supplies)
5999 Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (art dealer)
5999 Household Appliance Stores
5999 Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores (except auto radios)
5999 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies (sold via retail
method)
5999 Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (except art, pet and pet supplies, hearing
aids, artificial limbs, cosmetics, telephones, typewriters, personal appliances
and rough gems)
6021 National Commercial Banks (banking)
6021 National Commercial Banks (trust services)
6022 National Commercial Banks (banking)
6022 State Commercial Banks (private and industrial banking)
6022 National Commercial Banks (credit card issuing)
6022 National Commercial Banks (trust services)
6035 Savings Institutions, Federally Chartered
6061 Credit Unions, Federally Chartered
6062 Credit Unions, Federally Chartered
42

72231
72232
722212
722213
44611
44531
45331
522298
45111
451211
45321
45112
45113
45411
45439
72233
454312
45311
44612
44831
45391
45392
443111
443112
446199
453998

52211
523991
52211
52219
52221
523991
52212
52213
52213

6111
6153
6159
6159
6159
6159
6211
6211
6211
6211
6282
6282
6311
6311
6324
6324
6324
6331
6331
6331
6371
6371
6371
6371
6411
6411
6411
6411
6512
6512
6513
6531
6531
6531
6531
6531

Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks (international trade financing)
Personal Credit Institutions (installment sales finance)
Finance Leasing and Operating Leasing Combined
Personal Credit Institutions (installment sales finance)
Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks (international trade financing)
Used Merchandise Stores (pawnshops)
Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies (securities dealers and
underwriters)
Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies (security brokers)
Securities Brokers, Dealers and Flotation Companies (except securities and
commodity dealers)
Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC (deposit brokers)
Investment Advice (portfolio managers)
Investment Advice (except portfolio managers)
Life Insurance (reinsurers)
Life Insurance (life insurers-direct)
Life Insurance (reinsurers)
Accident and Health Insurance (self insurers)
Hospital and Medical Service Plans (health and medical insurers-direct)
Life Insurance (reinsurers)
Accident and Health Insurance (self insurers)
Fire, Marine, and Casualty Insurance (fire, marine, and casualty insurersdirect)
Investment Advice (portfolio managers)
Pension, Health, and Welfare Funds (pension funds)
Pension, Health, and Welfare Funds (health and welfare funds)
Pension, Health, and Welfare Funds (administrators)
Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service (insurance agents and brokers)
Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service (insurance claims adjusters)
Pension, Health, and Welfare Funds (administrators)
Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service (except processors, agents and
brokers, and claims adjusters)
Operators of Nonresidential Buildings (other except stadium and arena
owners)
Stadium and Arena Owners
Operators of Apartment Buildings
Real Estate Agents Managers (agents and brokers)
Real Estate Agents and Managers (appraisers)
Real Estate Agents and Managers (except real estate managers, condominium
management, cemetery management, agents and brokers, and appraisers)
Funeral Services and Crematories (funeral homes and services)
Political Organizations
43

522293
52222
532
52222
522293
522298
52311
52312
52391
523999
52392
52393
52413
524113
52413
52519
524114
52413
52519
524126
52392
52511
52512
524292
52421
524291
524292
524298
53112
71131
53111
53121
53132
53139
81222
81399

6531
6531
6552
6719
6732
6798
7011
7011
7011
7011
7032
7218
7231
7231
7231
7322
7322
7331
7349
7359
7359
7359
7359

Real Estate Agents and Managers (managers-residential, real estate)
Real Estate Agents and Managers (managers-nonresidential, real estate)
Land Subdividers and Developers, Except Cemeteries
Offices of Holding Companies, NEC
Education, Religious, and Charitable Trusts
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Hotels and Motels, except Casino Hotels
Organization Hotels and Lodging Houses, on Membership Basis (hotels)
Bed and Breakfast Inns
Hotels and Motels (bed and breakfast inns)
Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
Laundry and Garment Services, NEC, (diaper service)
Beauty and Cosmetology Schools
Barber Shops (except barber colleges)
Beauty Shops (except beauty and cosmetology schools and manicure and
pedicure salons)
Business Services, NEC (business service centers, except private mail centers
and mail box rental)
Adjustment Bureaus
Direct Mail Advertising Services
Disinfecting and Pest Control Services (exterminating and pest control)
Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC (appliances, TV, VCR, and electronic
equipment rental)
Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC (general rental centers)
Equipment Rental and Leasing (office machine rental and leasing)
Medical Equipment Rental and Leasing (medical machinery and equipment)

7359 Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC (except transportation equipment,
industrial equipment, and consumer electronics, appliances and home and
garden equipment)
7359 Water Transportation Services, NEC (boat and ship rental, commercial)
7359 Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing (without operators)
7359 Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC
7359 Portable Toilet Rental
7371 Computer Programming Services
7372 Prepackaged Software (software publishing)
7372 Prepackaged Software (reproduction of software)
7373 Computer Integrated Systems Design
7374 Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services
7375 Information Retrieval Services
7378 Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software (sold via retail
method)

44

531311
531312
23311
551112
813211
52593
72111
72112
721191
721199
721214
812332
611511
812112
812113
56144
561491
54186
56172
53221
53231
53242
53249
532299

532411
532412
561491
562991
541511
51121
334611
541512
51421
514191
44312

7378 Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC (consumer equipment except
811212
computer, TV, stereo, VCR, and radio)
7379 Business Services, NEC (audio taping services)
51229
7379 Business Services, NEC (drafting service)
54134
7379 Business Services, NEC (map making services)
54137
7379 Business Services, NEC (interior design)
54141
7379 Business Services, NEC (industrial design)
54142
7379 Business Services, NEC (fashion, furniture, and other design services)
54149
7379 Automobile Parking
81299
7379 Business Services, NEC (process services, patent agents, notaries public,
541199
paralegal services )
7379 Computer Integrated Systems Design
541512
7379 Computer Related Services, NEC (except computer systems consultants)
541519
7389 Business Services, NEC (recording studios)
51224
7521 Photofinishing Laboratories (one-hour)
81293
7534 Tire Retreading and Repair Shops (rebuilding)
326212
7539 Automotive Transmission Repair Shops
811118
7623 Commercial Refrigerator Equipment Repair
81131
7623 Household Appliance Stores
443111
7623 Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (lawnmower repair shops,
811412
sharpening and repairing knives, saws and tools)
7641 Repairs Shops and Related Services, NEC (gas appliance repair service,
81142
sewing machine repair, stove repair shops, and other non-electrical appliance)
7694 Repair
81131
7694 Motors and Generators
335312
7699 Livestock Services, Except Veterinary (except custom slaughtering)
11521
7699 Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (bicycle sales locations providing 45111
supporting repair services as major source of receipts)
7699 Water Transportation Services, NEC (all but lighthouse operations, piloting 48839
vessels in and out of harbors, boat and ship rental, and marine salvage)
7699 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
56179
7699 Other Non-Automotive Transportation Equipment and Industrial Machinery 81131
and Equipment
7699 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
81143
7699 Repair Shops and Related Services (leather goods repair shops, luggage
81149
repair shops, pocketbook repair shops)
7699 Electrical Work (burglar and fire alarm installation)
561622
7699 Cesspool Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning and Rodding
562991
7699 Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC (consumer equipment except
811212
computer, TV, stereo, VCR, and radio)
7699 Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC (telephone set repair)
811219

45

7699 Lawnmower Repair Shops, Sharpening and Repairing Knives, Saws and
Tools
7699 Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (lawnmower repair shops,
sharpening and repairing knives, saws and tools)
7812 Motion Picture and Video Tape Production
7841 Video Tape Rental
7929 Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures) and Miscellaneous Theatrical
Services (ballet and dance companies)
7929 Bands, Orchestras, Actors, and Entertainment Groups (musical groups and
artists and orchestras)
7929 Actors and Actresses
7941 Stadium Operators
7941 Professional Sports Clubs and Promoters (stadium operators)
7941 Sports Agents
7941 Professional Sports Clubs
7941 Racing, Including Track Operations (track operations)
7996 Amusement Parks
7997 Golf Clubs
7997 Marinas
7997 Bowling Centers
7999 Air Transportation, Non-Scheduled (sightseeing planes)
7999 Bands, Orchestras, Actors, and Entertainment Groups (musical groups and
artists and orchestras)
7999 Membership Sports and Recreation Clubs (golf clubs)
7999 Business Services, NEC (convention and visitors bureaus, tourist information
bureaus)
7999 Racing, Including Track Operations (track operations)
8011 Kidney Dialysis Centers
8031 Offices of Doctors of Osteopathy, Except Mental Health
8051 Continuing Care Retirement Communities
8052 Other Intermediate Care Facilities
8052 Mental Retardation Facilities
8052 All Other Skilled Nursing Care Facilities
8059 Other Nursing and Personal Care Facilities
8059 Continuing Care Retirement Communities
8062 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
8063 Psychiatric Hospitals
8069 Children's Hospitals
8072 Dental Laboratories
8082 Home Health Care Services
8093 Family Planning Centers
8099 Blood and Organ Banks
8111 Legal Services
46

811411
811412
51211
53223
71113
71119
71151
71131
71132
71141
711211
711219
71311
71391
71394
71399
48799
71119
71392
561599
711219
621493
621111
623311
62311
62321
623311
62311
623311
62211
62221
62211
339116
62161
62141
621991
54111

8211
8221
8222
8231
8244
8299
8322
8322
8322
8322
8322
8322
8322
8322
8331
8351
8399
8399
8399
8399
8399
8412
8412
8422
8422
8611
8621
8631
8641
8641
8641
8641
8651
8661
8699
8699
8699
8699
8699

Elementary and Secondary Schools
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Junior Colleges and Technical Institutes
Libraries
Business and Secretarial Schools
Barber Shops (barber colleges)
Child and Youth Services
Civic, Social, and Fraternal Organizations (youth development organizations)
Individual and Family Social Services (services for the elderly and disabled)
Community Food Services
Individual and Family Social Services (housing services except temporary
shelter)
Correctional Institutions
Temporary Shelter
Individual and Family Social Services (temporary shelter)
Job Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Child Day Care Services
Educational, Religious, and Charitable Trust
Social Services, NEC (voluntary health organizations)
Human Rights Organizations
Social Services, NEC (human rights organizations and )
Membership Organizations, NEC (humane societies)
Museums
Museums and Art Galleries (except historic and heritage sites)
Museums and Art Galleries (historic and heritage sites)
Arboreta and Botanical and Zoological Gardens (except nature parks and
reserves)
Business Associations
Membership Organizations, NEC (farm business organizations)
Professional Membership Organizations
Youth Development Organizations
Civic and Social Associations
Political Organizations
Executive and Legislative Office, Combined
Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
Religious Organizations
Farm Granges
Farm Business Organizations
Political Organizations
Business Services, NEC (convention and visitors bureaus, tourist information
bureaus)
Humane Societies
47

61111
61131
61121
51412
61141
611512
62411
62412
62419
62421
62423
92215
624221
624229
62431
62441
813212
813219
813311
813312
813319
71211
71212
71213
71219
81391
81392
81393
62411
81341
81399
92115
81394
81311
81341
81391
81399
561599
813312

8711
8712
8721
8721
8721
8731
8731
8732
8732
8733
8733
8733
8741
8742
8742
8742
8742
8743
8748
8748
8748
9111
9121
9131
9199
9223
9411
9431
9451
9511
9512

Engineering Services
Architectural Services
Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services (auditing accountants)
Services Allied to Motion Picture Production (talent payment services)
Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services (other accounting services)
Commercial Physical and Biological Research (physical and engineering
sciences)
Commercial Physical and Biological Research (life sciences)
Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research (social
sciences and humanities)
Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research (market
research and opinion research)
Commercial Physical and Biological Research (physical and engineering
sciences)
Commercial Physical and Biological Research (life sciences)
Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research (social
sciences and humanities)
Management Services (except construction management)
Management Consulting Services (administrative management and general
management consulting)
Management Consulting Services (human resources and personnel
management consulting)
Management Consulting Services (marketing consulting)
Management Consulting Services (manufacturing management, physical
distribution, and site location consulting)
Public Relations Services
Landscape Counseling and Planning (horticulture consulting)
Educational Test Development and Evaluation Services, Educational Testing,
and Educational Consulting
Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo (freight rate-auditors
and tariff consulting)
Executive Offices
Legislative Bodies
Public Finance, Taxation, and Monetary Policy
Civic, Social, and Fraternal Organizations (pt) (Indian Tribal Councils)
Legal Counsel and Prosecution
Administration of Educational Programs
Administration of Public Health Programs
Administration of Social, Human Resource and Income Maintenance
Programs
Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management
Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management

48

54133
54131
541211
541214
541219
54171
54172
54173
54191
54171
54172
54173
56111
541611
541612
541613
541614
54182
54169
61171
541618
92111
92112
92114
92119
92214
92311
92312
92314
92411
92412

9531
9532
9611
9621
9621

Administration of Housing Programs
Administration of Housing Programs
Administration of General Economic Programs
Administration of General Economic Programs
Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services (private air traffic
control)
9631 Regulations and Administration of Transportation Programs (except air
traffic control)
9711 National Security
9721 International Affairs
*
Food Manufacturing
*
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
*
Textile Mills
*
Textile Product Mills
*
Apparel Manufacturing
*
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
*
Wood Product Manufacturing
*
Paper Manufacturing
*
Printing and Related Support Activities
*
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
*
Chemical Manufacturing
*
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
*
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
*
Primary Metal Manufacturing
*
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
*
Machinery Manufacturing
*
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
*
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
*
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
*
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
*
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
4(b)

92511
92512
92611
92612
488111
92613
92811
92812
311
312
313
314
315
316
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
339

Information Requested

JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Organizations interested in joining the ENERGY STAR Program may be asked to submit
a Letter or Agreement describing their commitment to promoting energy efficiency. They also
may be asked to undertake related activities, as described below.

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Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners
In order to join ENERGY STAR, organizations in the commercial and industrial sectors
are asked to complete and submit a Partnership Letter to EPA. These Partners agree to measure
and track the energy performance of their organization’s facilities where possible by using tools
such as those offered through ENERGY STAR; develop and implement a plan consistent with
the ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings; help spread the
word about the importance of energy efficiency to their staff and community; support the
ENERGY STAR Challenge, a national call-to-action to help improve the energy efficiency of
America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more; and highlight their
achievements with recognition offered through ENERGY STAR.
(i)

Data items

$

A Partnership Letter that includes the following information:
-

Organization’s name;
Contact information on organization’s Chief Executive;
Contact information on organization’s Energy Manager;
Contact information on organization’s Communications Contact (if
applicable);
Description of organization’s primary business or function (i.e., a
checklist);
Total amount of building/facility square footage owned, leased, and/or
managed; and
Brief explanation of how organization learned about ENERGY STAR.

$

An energy management plan that includes strategies for carrying out energy
efficient activities.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

To join ENERGY STAR, organizations are asked to:
-

$

Complete and submit the Partnership Letter online; and
Respond to EPA follow-up questions, if any.

Partners may prepare and follow an energy management plan.

Service and Product Providers
Eligible organizations must meet certain requirements before applying to become an
ENERGY STAR SPP Partner. Applicants must demonstrate that they have actively used the
ENERGY STAR approach to help clients achieve their energy management goals as specified.
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$

SPPs serving the existing commercial buildings market must benchmark at least
10 client commercial buildings in the last 12 months using Portfolio Manager,
and/or earn the ENERGY STAR Label for at least one client commercial building
in the last 12 months using Portfolio Manager and meeting other program
requirements. [Note that this ICR addresses benchmarking activities in the
section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading, “Portfolio Manager.” This ICR
addresses earning the ENERGY STAR in the section, “Recognition,” under the
heading, “ENERGY STAR Labeling.”]

$

SPPs serving the commercial new construction market must submit commercial
building design projects that achieve Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR.
Eligible design projects are determined by using Target Finder and require
approval from EPA. [Note that this ICR addresses applying for the Designed to
Earn the ENERGY STAR in the section, “Recognition,” under the heading,
“Statement of Energy Design Intent.”]

$

SPPs serving the industrial market must work with an ENERGY STAR industrial
partner on at least 1 energy efficiency project in the last 2 years and submit a
Teaming Profile to EPA outlining the project scope and resulting savings for that
project.

SPPs interested in joining ENERGY STAR complete and submit a Partnership
Agreement and Commitment Form to EPA. The Partnership Agreement lays out partner
commitments, disclaimers, procedures for dispute resolution, and other issues. The Commitment
Form indicates the ENERGY STAR program area for which program requirements will be
fulfilled by the applicant.
SPPs also are asked to complete a Service and Product Provider Partnership Application
Data Form as part of the partnership application process. On an annual basis, they will be asked
to update contact information (i.e. contact name, phone, email) displayed on select Service and
Product Provider listings on the Web site and to maintain quality of contact mailing lists.
Once the organization has been admitted into the SPP program, it is expected to maintain
a minimum level of activity to continue to be recognized in online listings, as follows:
$

Existing commercial buildings SPP Partners must maintain at least 10 buildings
benchmarked in the most recent 12 month period or serve as the primary SPP in
helping at least one customer commercial building to earn the ENERGY STAR in
the most recent 12 month period. [Note that this ICR addresses benchmarking
activities in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading, “Portfolio
Manager.” This ICR addresses earning the ENERGY STAR in the section,
“Recognition,” under the heading, “ENERGY STAR Labeling.”]

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$

Commercial new construction SPP Partners will have their design project profiled
displayed for up to 24 months after the Certificate of Occupancy is awarded.
Design projects that are built and later earn the ENERGY STAR will also be
featured on the registry of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings. [Note that this
ICR addresses benchmarking activities in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the
heading, “Portfolio Manager.”]

$

Industrial SPP Partners must submit Teaming Profiles to EPA outlining the
project scope and resulting savings for new projects completed for ENERGY
STAR industrial partners every 2 years.

In addition, the SPP Partner will work with ENERGY STAR to improve the energy
performance of customer commercial building portfolios, promote energy efficiency in
commercial design projects, and assist industrial manufacturing customers in adopting a
continuous improvement strategy for corporate-wide energy management. In delivering its
services and/or products, when appropriate, the SPP will use ENERGY STAR tools and
messages to help improve customer energy performance as specified:
$

Utilize the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management to help
customers and measure their energy performance.

$

Use ENERGY STAR financial tools and messages to help building owners and
corporate decision makers quantify the financial value of improvements across
the organization.

$

Assist customers with existing commercial buildings to benchmark their facilities
using Portfolio Manager. [Note that this ICR addresses benchmarking activities
in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading, “Portfolio Manager.”]

$

Assist customers with commercial design projects to set energy performance
targets and evaluate design energy consumption using Target Finder. [Note that
this ICR addresses entering data into Target Finder in the section, “Recognition,”
under the heading, “Statement of Energy Design Intent.”]

$

Help customers to earn the ENERGY STAR for superior energy performance of
existing buildings and manufacturing facilities, or Designed to Earn the ENERGY
STAR for energy efficient commercial design projects. [Note that this ICR
addresses these activities in the section, “Recognition,” under the headings,
“ENERGY STAR Labeling” and “Statement of Energy Design Intent,”
respectively.]

$

Encourage customers with building portfolios to gain recognition as ENERGY
STAR Leaders. [Note that this ICR addresses these activities in the section,
“Recognition,” under the heading, “ENERGY STAR Leaders.”]
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$

Participate in ENERGY STAR communications and recognition activities such
as, but not limited to, promoting buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR,
developing success stories, and communicating energy efficiency to the broader
market.

(i)

Data items

$

A Partnership Agreement that includes the following information:
-

Partner name and date of form completion; and
Name, title, and contact information of the signatory of the Partnership
Agreement.

$

A Commitment Form (i.e. checklist) indicating ENERGY STAR program area for
which program requirements will be fulfilled. SPPs need only complete two prehighlighted areas of this form.

$

The Service and Product Provider Partnership Application Data Form that
requests:
-

-

Information about the company, such as Web address and markets/sectors
that the organization serves; and
Information about Existing Commercial Buildings SPP activities over the
past 12 months (e.g., evidence of benchmarking in Portfolio Manager,
names of client buildings earning the ENERGY STAR); or
Information about Commercial New Construction SPP activities (e.g.
name of project achieving Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR); or
Information about Industrial SPP activities.

$

Teaming Profile outlining the project scope and resulting savings for that project
(Industrial SPP Partners only).

$

Additional communications items that SPP Partner may elect to submit:
-

-

One-page success story for Web site posting to demonstrate successful
projects or relationships with commercial and institutional clients, or
exemplary use of ENERGY STAR tools.
Communications about SPP efforts for feature in quarterly newsletters or
other medium, at EPA discretion.

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(ii)

Respondent activities

$

To join ENERGY STAR, organizations are asked to:
-

$

Complete and submit the Partnership Agreement and Commitment Form
online; and
Complete and submit the Service and Product Provider Partnership
Application Data Form, along with requested materials for appropriate
partnership category (e.g., evidence of benchmarking), online.

SPP Partners are asked to:
-

-

Submit Teaming Profiles (Industrial SPP Partners only);
Update contact information as needed by notifying program account
manager of any changes and/or using the “My ENERGY STAR Account”
tool; and
Communicate efforts and successes to ENERGY STAR and the broader
market through success stories and other communications.

Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
EEPS interested in joining ENERGY STAR are asked to complete and submit a
Partnership Agreement. They commit to promote and use ENERGY STAR in a manner
consistent with the national ENERGY STAR efforts and specifically agree to follow all
applicable terms and conditions governing the use of the ENERGY STAR logos, which are
registered trade and service marks. They also commit to submit and periodically update a brief
plan outlining the key activities they intend to undertake to cooperatively promote ENERGY
STAR in the commercial and/or industrial markets. They will be asked on an annual basis to
update organization and contact information displayed on the ENERGY STAR Web site and the
Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs (DEEP).
If promoting ENERGY STAR in the commercial market, the EEPS agree to collaborate
with ENERGY STAR to improve the energy performance of their customers’ buildings and
portfolios. If promoting ENERGY STAR in the industrial market, the EEPS agree to collaborate
with ENERGY STAR to assist industry in adopting a continuous improvement strategy for
corporate-wide energy management.
(i)

Data items

$

A Partnership Agreement that includes the following information:
-

Contact information of the EEPS;
Signature of responsible person; and

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-

A commitment form that the EEPS agrees to fulfill (i.e., a checklist of
Program areas).

$

A brief plan outlining the key activities it intends to undertake to cooperatively
promote ENERGY STAR in the commercial and/or industrial markets.

$

Updates to organization and contact information displayed on the ENERGY
STAR Web site and the Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs (DEEP).

$

Information to improve the energy performance of their customers’ buildings and
portfolios in the commercial market, e.g.:
-

$

Integration of ENERGY STAR’s Building Manual and Guidelines for
Energy Management into existing program offerings and services to help
customers prioritize and execute upgrades that improve the energy
performance their facilities and deliver financial value across the
organization.
Building profiles and success stories.

Information to assist industry in adopting a continuous improvement strategy for
corporate-wide energy management in the industrial market, e.g.:
-

-

Information shared with the industrial market on industrial sector program
design, implementation and evaluation; market research; and,
business/financial messaging for distribution among a network of
stakeholders working to increase the pace of investment and innovation in
industrial energy efficiency.
Joint outreach activities to promote the opportunities for superior energy
management in the industrial market.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

To join ENERGY STAR, organizations are asked to complete and submit a
Partnership Agreement.

$

EEPS also agree to:
-

-

Submit a brief plan outlining the key activities they intend to undertake to
cooperatively promote ENERGY STAR in the commercial and/or
industrial markets;
Periodically update the brief plan;
Update organization and contact information displayed on the ENERGY
STAR Web site and the Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs (DEEP)
annually; and
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-

Provide information to promote ENERGY STAR in the commercial
and/or industrial markets.

Small Business and Congregations Network
A small business or congregation may join the Network of small businesses and
congregations working with ENERGY STAR. To join, they would provide requested
information at EPA’s ENERGY STAR Web site. They would pledge to buy ENERGY STAR
equipment and upgrade the energy efficiency of their facilities whenever financially viable. As
part of the Network, they may use the ENERGY STAR promotional mark in accordance with the
ENERGY STAR identity guidelines.
(i)

Data items

$

Information requested at EPA’s ENERGY STAR Web site:
-

Information on type of organization (e.g., small business, congregation);
Contact information;
Size of facility (in square feet) and number of employees/members;
Indication of whether the facility is owned or rented; and
Indication of how the small business or congregation heard about
ENERGY STAR.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Small businesses and congregations provide the requested information.

ENERGY STAR Challenge
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy
efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more. Under the
Challenge, EPA works with businesses, governments, associations, and non-profit organizations
to encourage their stakeholders, members and/or constituents to leverage the ENERGY STAR
platform to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings, and to promote energy efficiency to
the broader public.
An organization may choose to participate in the Challenge and work with its
members/constituents by submitting an on-line sign-up form. EPA then sends it an email to
provide it with resource materials to assist in its promotional efforts.
After receiving the email, Challenge participants can provide to EPA a summary of
activities they plan to implement to promote the Challenge and educate their
members/constituents to post on the Challenge Web page. Participants can update their
“Challenge Story” as progress towards the 10 percent energy reduction goal is made.
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(i)

Data items

$

Information requested of the organization to participate in the ENERGY STAR
Challenge:
-

Organization name/address/sector; and
Contact information (i.e. name, title, address, phone, email).

$

“Challenge Story” for Web display that describes activities the organization will
undertake to reduce its energy consumption towards the 10 percent goal, promote
the ENERGY STAR Challenge, and educate stakeholders/members/constituents.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations provide the requested information to become a Challenge
participant.

$

Organizations may submit a “Challenge Story” for Web display.

BENCHMARKING
Assessing energy use is a critical component of the ENERGY STAR Program and
guidance provided by EPA to partners. EPA provides tools to track, measure and compare
energy use for a range of building types and facilities. Portfolio Manager is the primary tool for
undertaking these activities and is available on-line, although for specific industry types,
spreadsheet calculators may be provided.
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows users to track
and assess energy and water consumption across their entire portfolio of facilities in a secure
online environment. Users enter energy consumption and cost data into their Portfolio Manager
account to benchmark facility energy performance, assess energy management goals over time
and identify strategic opportunities for savings and recognition opportunities. A “benchmark” is
defined as a measurement of a facility’s energy performance resulting from entering facility
information and at least 11 consecutive months of facility energy data into EPA’s Portfolio
Manager. Portfolio Manager offers two types of benchmarks: a 1-100 Energy Performance
Rating for select commercial facility types and an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) index for all
commercial facility types.
The rating system accounts for the impacts of year-to-year weather variations, as well as
facility size, location, and several operating characteristics. Portfolio Manager helps the user
update and track data over time to continuously monitor performance. The user can use both
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short and long term trends in energy performance to make budget and management decisions
regarding investments in energy-related projects.
In addition, EPA intends to collect information from Portfolio Manager users on its
usability as a Web-based tool and on the effectiveness of Portfolio Manager guidance. Based on
this information, EPA will identify and make needed improvements.
(i)

Data items

$

Information entered into Portfolio Manager:
-

Contact information;
Facility data (e.g., name, address, year constructed);
Solid waste management/disposal;
Facility operating characteristics (e.g., gross facility area, number of
occupants, operating hours, number of PCs);
Energy use information (e.g., meter name, usage data); and
Water use information (e.g., meter name, usage data).

$

Information provided to EPA on the usability of Portfolio Manager and
effectiveness of guidance.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations using the benchmarking feature of the Portfolio Manager system
perform the following activities:
-

Review the instructions of Portfolio Manager and set up account;
Gather facility and energy data; and
Enter the data into Portfolio Manager.

[Note: Users have several options for entering facility and energy data into
Portfolio Manager. These options and associated burden are described in Section
6 of this document.]
$

Organizations may be asked to respond to EPA questions on the usability of
Portfolio Manager.

$

Organizations may be asked to respond to EPA questions on the effectiveness of
Portfolio Manager guidance.

ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
EPA gives industrial companies the opportunity to measure the energy efficiency of their
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plants. To measure efficiency and improve energy use in the company, a company enters basic
information about its plant (e.g., energy consumption data) into a tool that can be downloaded
from EPA’s Web site called the Energy Performance Indicator (EPI). The EPI produces a plant
percentile score between 1 and 100 and compares that score to the most energy-efficient plants
in the industry and to the previous performance for the plant.
In addition, EPA encourages industrial companies not otherwise eligible to use the EPI to
track and improve their energy performance. EPA has established a program, ENERGY STAR
Challenge for Industry, which encourages such companies to track their energy performance
using alternative systems, such as in-house tracking systems, Portfolio Manager, or a spread
sheet-based tracking tool that can be downloaded from the ENERGY STAR Web site called the
ENERGY STAR Energy Tracking Tool (ETT). These companies would enter basic information
into the system to track their performance.
(i)

Data items

$

Information entered into the EPI or alternative tracking system:
-

Plant characteristics; and
Energy consumption.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations enter information into the EPI or alternative system.

Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
EPA expects to increase the number of facility types that can receive the 1-100 energy
performance rating in Portfolio Manager and therefore are eligible for earning the ENERGY
STAR as well as for participating in ENERGY STAR Leaders. EPA may collect information
from participating organizations to build an historical account of energy use for new or revised
facility type analysis. EPA may ask for information about energy use, facility characteristics,
and other parameters that will help to add or revise facility types. EPA also may collect
information to test the model to ensure that it produces relevant results.
(i)

Data items

$

Information collected from participating organizations:
-

Contact information;
Facility data (e.g., name, address, year constructed);
Facility operating characteristics (e.g., gross facility area, number of
occupants, operating hours, number of PCs); and
Energy use information (e.g., meter name, usage data).
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(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations may be asked to:
-

Review the instructions of Portfolio Manager or spreadsheet;
Gather facility and energy data; and
Enter the data into Portfolio Manager or spreadsheet.

RECOGNITION
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
ENERGY STAR offers the public an opportunity to display the ENERGY STAR on their
buildings if they meet certain energy performance criteria defined by EPA. The on-line
application for the ENERGY STAR is submitted through EPA’s benchmarking tool, Portfolio
Manager. Eligible buildings with benchmark scores of 75 or higher may submit information to
EPA to apply for the ENERGY STAR. The on-line application consists of a Statement of
Energy Performance (SEP), Data Checklist, and Letter of Agreement (LOA). To be approved to
receive the ENERGY STAR, buildings must meet specific eligibility requirements as well as
industry standards for comfort and indoor air quality. A Professional Engineer must verify the
SEP (stamped/embossed and signed) that these requirements have been met and complete a Data
Checklist. [Note that this ICR addresses applicant benchmarking activities in the section,
“Benchmarking,” under the heading, “Portfolio Manager.”]
EPA asks that profiles of Labeled Buildings be submitted, which can be posted at the
EPA Web site to educate the public and promote their achievements.
In addition, EPA intends to visit a number of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings for
quality control purposes. EPA may confirm, for example, the accuracy of the information
provided in the application for the ENERGY STAR, and may request facility documentation
during the visit.
EPA also expects to periodically contact representatives of buildings that have earned the
ENERGY STAR to collect information about the characteristics of buildings that lead to top
energy performance. This includes information on the buildings’ construction, equipment used
in the buildings, building management, and involvement in ENERGY STAR. EPA will use this
information to better understand the specific design, construction, and operating characteristics
of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings and how these characteristics contributed to the
buildings’ top energy performance. In addition, EPA intends to collect information about the
qualification process to measure how easy it is for organizations to use. EPA needs this
information to identify and make needed improvements to the qualification process.
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(i)

Data items

$

Statement of Energy Performance, Data Checklist, and Letter of Agreement.

$

Profile of Labeled Building.

$

Information requested by EPA during on-site verification.

$

Information provided to EPA for analysis of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings:
-

Building construction, e.g.:
<
Construction material;
<
Characteristics of walls and windows; and
<
Energy conservation features.

-

Equipment, e.g.:
<
Heating and cooling equipment; and
<
Lighting systems.

-

Building management, e.g.:
<
Building audits, commissioning, renovations, and upgrades;
<
Operation and maintenance programs;
<
Conferences attended, organizations that staff belong to; and
<
Other topics related to energy usage and efficiency.

-

ENERGY STAR participation, e.g.:
<
Reasons for applying or re-applying for the ENERGY STAR;
<
Persons responsible for application for the ENERGY STAR;
<
Reasons why building qualified for the ENERGY STAR; and
<
Ease in applying for the ENERGY STAR.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations applying for the ENERGY STAR perform the following:
-

-

Contract a Professional Engineer to conduct a facility inspection, complete
Data Checklist, and notarize the Statement of Energy Performance;
Submit the verified Statement of Energy Performance, Data Checklist, and
Letter of Agreement (LOA) to EPA and respond to EPA questions if any;
and
Prepare and submit Label Profile (optional).

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$

ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings visited by EPA may be asked to provide
information during or after the visit.

$

ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings may be asked to respond to EPA questions
for analysis of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings.

Plants
Industrial companies have an opportunity to earn the ENERGY STAR for specific types
of plants that meet EPA’s energy efficiency criteria. If the plant’s EPI score is in the top
quartile, the company may apply to EPA for the ENERGY STAR by printing out a Statement of
Energy Performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a
certification/stamp, and the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If the submittal
contains confidential business information (CBI), the company also sends a copy to EPA’s
contractor to verify energy performance results. If approved by EPA, the plant receives the
ENERGY STAR. [Note that this ICR addresses participants’ entering data into the EPI in the
section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading, “ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator
and Related Systems.”]
EPA also asks these companies to submit profiles of their Labeled Plants that describe
how they improved their energy performance and obtained recognition.
(i)

Data items

$

Statement of Energy Performance and letter for recognition using EPI.

$

Profiles of Labeled Plants.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations using the EPI print out Statement of Energy Performance, prepare
letter to EPA, and submit these materials to EPA.

$

These organizations may also prepare and submit a profile of Labeled Plants.

ENERGY STAR Leaders
As part of the Partnership Letter, organizations commit to continuous improvement. To
track Partners’ progress against their goal, EPA provides organizations recognition incentives to
meet specific targets. This follows the Partnership Letter and includes that they track and
benchmark all of the eligible buildings in their portfolio, and notify EPA of this accomplishment
by submitting the following qualification documents: Letter of Qualification, Facility Summary
Report, Facility List, and Leaders Story. Organizations also respond to EPA questions to
determine if they are eligible to become a Leader. This information may be entered into the tool
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or provided to EPA directly (e.g., over the phone or by email). EPA will review this information
and recognize these participants as ENERGY STAR Leaders if they qualify. [Note that this ICR
addresses ENERGY STAR Leaders’ becoming a Partner in the section, “Joining the ENERGY
STAR Program and Related Activities,” under the heading, “Commercial and Industrial Sector
Partners.” This ICR addresses their benchmarking activities in the section, “Benchmarking,”
under the heading, “Portfolio Manager.”]
EPA does not mandate reporting but rather requests that Partners who reach targets
inform EPA by submitting the qualification documents when they have met energy
improvements in 10 percent increments across their portfolio.
(i)

Data items

$

Information entered into Portfolio Manager to set up a Leaders account:
-

$

Contact information; and
Gross floor area owned by the organization.

Information generated by Portfolio Manager:
-

Letter of Qualification;
Facility Summary Report; and
Facility List.

$

Leaders Story.

$

Responses to EPA questions.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations perform the following activities:
-

Set up a Leaders account in Portfolio Manager; and
Apply for recognition by submitting the qualification documents and
responding to EPA questions.

ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Industrial plants not eligible to use the EPI may seek recognition for their energy
intensity reductions. EPA has established a program, the ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry, which encourages such companies to pledge to reduce the energy intensity of their sites
by 10 percent and track their progress towards this goal using alternative systems (e.g., in-house
tracking systems, Portfolio Manager). Sites that achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy
intensity within five years of their baseline have the opportunity to apply for recognition from
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EPA. The company may apply to EPA for recognition by printing out a Statement of Energy
Improvement. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a certification/stamp, and
the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If approved by EPA, the site receives
recognition (e.g., a certificate and right to produce a small trophy). [Note that this ICR
addresses participants’ entering data into their tracking systems in the section, “Benchmarking,”
under the heading, “ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems.”]
In addition, EPA may ask companies to submit a brief description of their corporate
goals, which the Agency posts at its Web site to educate the public.
(i)

Data items

$

Certified Statement of Energy Improvement and Letter to EPA.

$

Description of corporate goals.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations seeking recognition under the ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry prepare, review and submit the application to EPA.

$

Organization may also prepare and submit a brief description of corporate goals.

Statement of Energy Design Intent
Architecture firms can display the “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR” graphic to
distinguish their projects as among the nation’s best in energy performance. To apply for the
graphic, the Architect of Record (AOR) must be an ENERGY STAR Partner. The AOR would
enter basic information into an EPA software tool that can be downloaded from the ENERGY
STAR Web site called Target Finder to obtain an EPA energy performance rating for the design
project. It would then print the Statement of Energy Design Intent (SEDI) from Target Finder.
The statement must be sealed (stamped) and signed by a licensed architect or engineer
designated by the AOR. The AOR also must complete an Application Letter. As part of the
Letter, the AOR agrees to collaborate with EPA on a case study about the project’s design
energy use strategies and goals, to be posted on the ENERGY STAR Web site. The AOR would
submit the SEDI and Application Letter to EPA. EPA would send the AOR the graphic, which
can be displayed in the title block of project drawings and on other project documents. [Note
that this ICR addresses the AOR’s becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner in the section, “Joining
the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities.”]
(i)

Data items

$

Information entered into Target Finder:

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$

Statement of Energy Design Intent that includes the following information:
-

$

Facility information;
Facility characteristics;
Target rating;
Design energy; and
Estimated end use energy data (e.g., lighting, HVAC).

General contact information;
Information on Licensed Architect/Engineer; and
Information on AOR (if different than Licensed Architect/Engineer).

Application Letter that includes the following information:
-

Basic information on the building;
General information on AOR;
Signature and date of AOR; and
List of other architect and engineering firms that are participating on the
project and are ENERGY STAR Partners.

$

Information for development of a case study.

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

AOR would perform the following activities:
-

Review instructions and establish account;
Gather building and energy data;
Enter the data into Target Finder;
Complete and submit the SEDI and Application Letter to EPA; and
Collaborate with EPA on case study.

ENERGY STAR Awards
Organizations interested in receiving recognition for their efforts in improving their
energy performance may apply for an ENERGY STAR Award. EPA currently issues awards to
Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners, Service and Product Providers, and Energy
Efficiency Program Sponsors. In addition, small businesses and congregations may apply to
receive an award as part of their recognition efforts.
(i)

Data items

$

Information provided by C&I Partners, e.g.:

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-

$

Information provided by SPPs, e.g.:
-

$

General information (e.g., contact information, address, and signed/dated
certification); and
Description of the following:
<
Management practices (e.g., best practices for managing energy);
<
Organization-wide improvements in energy performance; and
<
Efforts in promoting and communicating success.

General information (e.g., contact information, address, and signed/dated
certification); and
Description of the following:
<
Energy performance targets and metrics;
<
Energy efficiency design and performance improvement;
<
Organizational commitment; and
<
Education and outreach activities (e.g., examples of how the SPP
has communicated the value of energy performance).

Information provided by EEPS, e.g.:
-

General information (e.g., contact information, address, and signed/dated
certification); and
Description of the following:
<
Categor(ies) that the EEPS program is designed to address (e.g.,
energy improvements in the C&I sector);
<
Program design (e.g., in terms of goals);
<
How ENERGY STAR has been incorporated into the Partner’s
initiative;
<
Market effects resulting from Partner’s efforts; and
<
Data sources used to support market claims.

$

Information provided by small businesses and congregations seeking recognition
(e.g., contact information and description of accomplishments).

(ii)

Respondent activities

$

Organizations that apply for an award are asked to:
-

Review the instructions; and
Complete and submit the information online.

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5.

THE INFORMATION COLLECTED, AGENCY ACTIVITIES, COLLECTION
METHODOLOGY, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
5(a)

Agency Activities

This section describes EPA’s activities under ENERGY STAR.
JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Partnership Letter or Agreement/Related Activities
$

EPA must perform the following activities in regard to Partnership Letters,
Partnership Agreements, and related materials:
-

$

EPA must perform the following additional activities in regard to SPPs:
-

$

Review the completed Partnership Letters, Partnership Agreements and
related materials;
Follow up with Partners, if needed;
Send emails, passwords, and welcome aboard kits; and
Update and maintain the ENERGY STAR Web site.

Receive, process and file Teaming Profiles;
Request updated information annually;
Confirm and enter updated information into the SPP Most Active
Directory; and
Receive, process and post success stories on Web site.

EPA must perform the following additional activities in regard to EEPS:
-

Receive, review and file updates of brief plans from EEPS; and
Receive annual updates from EEPS and update the Directory of Energy
Efficiency Programs.

Small Business and Congregations Network
$

EPA must provide monthly email updates and conduct related activities.

ENERGY STAR Challenge
$

EPA must perform the following activities:

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-

Review and keep track of information from organizations that join the
ENERGY STAR Challenge;
Send information to the organizations;
Receive and process “Challenge Stories;” and
Update the ENERGY STAR Web site to reflect the information collected.

BENCHMARKING
Portfolio Manager
$

EPA must perform the following activities related to the benchmarking process:
-

$

Enhance functionality of and maintain Portfolio Manager;
Collect information submitted through Import Tool and enter it into
Portfolio Manger; and
Keep data current and update the data when market changes.

EPA must perform the following activities in evaluating the usability of Portfolio
Manager and the effectiveness of guidance on the tool:
-

Solicit feedback from respondents;
Review answers to questions; and
Take follow-up action.

ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
$

EPA must enhance the functionality of and maintain the EPI and other tools and
information on the Web site.

Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
•

EPA must conduct the data collections.

RECOGNITION
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
$

EPA must perform the following activities for buildings applying for the
ENERGY STAR:
-

Review Data Checklists, Statements of Energy Performance and Letters of
Agreement, and follow up with organization if questions; and
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-

Send a letter of denial or acceptance (if accepted, also send certificate and
plaque).

$

EPA will receive, process and post profiles of Labeled Buildings.

$

EPA will collect information from ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings in
performing on-site verifications.

$

EPA will perform the following activities in evaluating ENERGY STAR Labeled
Buildings:
-

Solicit feedback from respondents;
Review answers to questions; and
Take follow-up action.

Plants
$

EPA must perform the following activities for companies seeking the ENERGY
STAR for their plants:
-

Review and evaluate the Statement of Energy Performance and letter;
Give permission to display the ENERGY STAR; and
Review and post profiles of Labeled Plants on the Web.

ENERGY STAR Leaders
$

EPA must perform the following activities for ENERGY STAR Leaders:
-

Review Letters of Qualification, Facility Summary Reports, Facility Lists,
and Leaders Stories; and
Send a letter of denial or acceptance (if approved, also send certificate).

ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
$

EPA must review applications from companies and provide recognition.

$

EPA will receive and post descriptions of corporate goals on the Web.

Statement of Energy Design Intent
$

EPA must perform the following activities for the graphic:
-

Review the Statement of Energy Design Intent and Application Letter;
Collaborate with organizations in developing case studies; and
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-

Update the ENERGY STAR Web site to reflect the information collected.

ENERGY STAR Awards
$

EPA must perform the following activities to administer the awards process:
-

5(b)

Develop the awards criteria;
Receive and review the information submitted and select winners; and
Take follow-up action (e.g., send letters of award or loss).

Collection Methodology and Management

In collecting and analyzing the information associated with this ICR, EPA will use
telephones, postal mail, personal computers/Internet, and applicable database software. EPA
will ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected information by reviewing each submittal.
EPA will enter the information obtained into a database and will aggregate data obtained to
monitor the progress of participants in improving energy performance. EPA will ensure the
proper use and processing of the information collected to enhance the value of the information to
EPA and the public.
5(c)

Small Entity Flexibility

EPA expects that small businesses and congregations will participate in the ENERGY
STAR Program. EPA has designed its information collections to minimize respondent burden
while obtaining sufficient and accurate information. For example, EPA has tailored the Small
Business and Congregations Network so that it requests only the minimum information needed
to establish contact with the small business or congregation. EPA also provides several methods
for joining the Network (e.g., on-line sign-up, postcard, etc.).
5(d)

Collection Schedule

JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Partnership Letter or Agreement/Related Activities
EPA collects the Partnership Letter or Agreement on a one-time basis from organizations
seeking to be Partners.
Partners prepare the energy management plan on a one-time basis. They then follow the
plan in improving their facilities’ energy performance. The plan is not collected by EPA.
EPA collects information from SPPs according to the following schedule. EPA collects
information from SPPs to include in online listings (e.g. contact information) when the SPP joins
the program. EPA requests an update of the information annually from SPPs. To be eligible to
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join, organizations must meet certain requirements before applying to become an ENERGY
STAR SPP Partner. Applicants must demonstrate that they have actively used the ENERGY
STAR approach to help clients achieve their energy management goals as specified.
$

SPPs serving the existing commercial buildings market must benchmark at least
10 client commercial buildings in the last 12 months using Portfolio Manager
and/or earn the ENERGY STAR Label for at least one client commercial building
in the last 12 months using Portfolio Manager and meeting other program
requirements.

$

SPPs serving the commercial new construction market must submit commercial
building design projects that achieve ENERGY STAR. Eligible design projects
are determined by using Target Finder and require approval from EPA.

$

SPPs serving the industrial market must work with an ENERGY STAR industrial
partner on at least 1 energy efficiency project in the last 2 years and submit a
Teaming Profile to EPA outlining the project scope and resulting savings for that
project.

Once the organization has been admitted into the SPP program, it is expected to maintain
a minimum level of activity to be recognized in online listings, as follows:
$

Existing commercial buildings SPP Partners must maintain at least 10 buildings
benchmarked in the most recent 12-month period or serve as the primary SPP in
helping at least one customer commercial building to earn the ENERGY STAR in
the most recent 12-month period.

$

Commercial new construction SPP Partners will have their design project profiled
displayed for up to 24 months after the Certificate of Occupancy is awarded.
Design projects that are built and later earn the ENERGY STAR will also be
featured on the registry of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings.

$

Industrial SPP Partners must submit Teaming Profiles to EPA outlining the
project scope and resulting savings for new projects completed for ENERGY
STAR industrial partners every 2 years.

EPA collects information from EEPS according to the following schedule:
$

Submittal and periodic update of a brief plan outlining the key activities the EEPS
intend to undertake to cooperatively promote ENERGY STAR in the commercial
and/or industrial markets; and

$

Submittal of annual updates to the Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs.

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Small Business and Congregations Network
There is no collection schedule for small businesses and congregations.
ENERGY STAR Challenge
There is no schedule for collecting information from participants.
BENCHMARKING
Portfolio Manager
There is no schedule for benchmarking in Portfolio Manager.
There is no schedule for collecting feedback from organizations on the usability of
Portfolio Manager and effectiveness of guidance.
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
There is no schedule for using the Energy Performance Indicator or related systems.
Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
There is no schedule for collecting information for model development and beta testing.
RECOGNITION
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
There is no schedule for applying for the ENERGY STAR.
EPA intends to conduct on-site verifications every three years.
There is no schedule for asking participants in the ENERGY STAR Program about the
characteristics of buildings that lead to top energy performance.
Plants
There is no schedule for applying for the ENERGY STAR.

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ENERGY STAR Leaders
There is no collection schedule. Rather, EPA requests that Partners who reach targets
inform EPA by submitting the qualification documents when they have met energy
improvements in 10 percent increments across their portfolio.
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Sites that achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy intensity within five years of their
baseline have the opportunity to apply for recognition from EPA.
Statement of Energy Design Intent
There is no collection schedule for applying for the graphic.
ENERGY STAR Awards
The ENERGY STAR Awards are held annually to recognize organizations that have
achieved energy performance improvements. ENERGY STAR Partners who wish to receive an
annual award are requested to submit an application by the specified due date.

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6.

ESTIMATING THE BURDEN AND COST OF THE COLLECTION
6(a)

Estimating Respondent Burden

Exhibits 1 through 3 estimate the annual respondent burden hours for information
collection activities associated with the ENERGY STAR Program in the commercial and
industrial sectors. Table 1 presents the total annual hours to respondents under all activities.
6(b)

Estimating Respondent Costs

Exhibits 1 through 3 present the annual respondent costs for information collection
activities associated with the ENERGY STAR Program in the commercial and industrial sectors.
Table 1 presents the total annual respondent costs under all activities. Specific cost assumptions
are discussed below.
(i)

Estimating Labor Costs

The labor rates used to estimate costs to respondents are consistent with the hourly wage
rates published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics publications on employment and earnings.
Rates are current as of 2009. Rates reflect the cost of overhead and fringe benefits where
appropriate. EPA estimates an average respondent hourly labor rate (hourly plus overhead and
fringe) of $140.26 for legal staff, $101.45 for managerial staff, $69.60 for technical staff, and
$35.03 for clerical staff.
(ii)

Estimating Capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Costs

Operation and maintenance (O&M) costs are those costs associated with a paperwork
requirement incurred continually over the life of the ICR. They are defined by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 as “the recurring dollar amount of costs associated with O&M or
purchasing services.” Most of the collections in this ICR can be done online. If a collection
involves submittal by postal mail, this ICR includes O&M costs for postage (i.e., $0.44). The
ICR also includes $1,379 for a building to qualify for the ENERGY STAR. This cost is for the
building to contract a Professional Engineer to conduct a facility inspection, complete the Data
Checklist, and notarize the Statement of Energy Performance from Portfolio Manager. In
addition, the ICR includes O&M costs of $1,278 for a petroleum company to ask its consulting
service to generate energy-efficiency results of its plant, so that the company can apply for the
ENERGY STAR for the plant. There are no capital costs associated with any activities related to
the ENERGY STAR Program in the commercial and industrial sectors.

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6(c)

Estimating Agency Burden and Costs

The hourly labor rates used in this ICR were obtained from the 2009 GS pay schedule
available from the Office of Personnel Management. EPA estimates an average hourly labor
cost of $75.50 for legal staff, $70.61 for managerial staff, $51.77 for technical staff, and $20.79
for clerical staff. The labor costs are based on the following GS levels and steps: legal labor
rates were based on GS Level 15, Step 1, managerial labor rates were based on GS Level 14,
Step 4, technical labor rates were based on GS Level 12, Step 5, and clerical labor rates were
based on GS Level 5, Step 1. To derive hourly estimates, EPA divided annual compensation
estimates by 2,080, which is the number of hours in the Federal work-year. EPA then multiplied
hourly rates by the standard government overhead factor of 1.6. Agency burden and costs are
estimated in Exhibits 4 through 6 and Table 2.
6(d)

Estimating the Respondent Universe

In this section, EPA describes its estimates of the number of respondents carrying out the
information collections under the ENERGY STAR Program in the commercial and industrial
sectors. In developing its estimates, EPA referred to its databases (e.g., iStar) and other
documentation in order to understand historical trends in the number of new and existing
respondents. Based on this understanding, EPA has estimated the average number of
respondents associated with each of the information collections under the program.
JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (EXHIBIT 1)
Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners
EPA estimates that, on average, 600 organizations in the commercial and industrial
sectors will submit a Partnership Letter to EPA each year. EPA may ask Partners follow-up
questions. In addition, EPA estimates that five Partners will prepare and follow an energy
management plan each year. These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 1.
Service and Product Providers
EPA estimates that, on average, 78 SPPs will submit a Partnership Agreement,
Commitment Form, and Partnership Application Data Form to EPA each year. EPA estimates
that six Teaming Profiles will be submitted by Industrial SPPs. In addition, EPA estimates that,
on average, 125 existing SPPs will update their contact information and communicate their
efforts and successes to EPA annually. These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 1.

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Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
EPA estimates that, on average, 12 EEPS will submit a Partnership Agreement and a
brief plan to EPA each year. EPA estimates that an additional 18 EEPS will already have joined
another ENERGY STAR Program (e.g., ENERGY STAR Products) and need only submit a
Commitment Form online to join the C&I Program. In addition, EPA estimates that, on average,
63 existing EEPS will actively participate in the program and provide information to EPA each
year as requested (e.g., updates of the brief plan). These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 1.
Small Business and Congregations Network
EPA estimates that 2,700 small businesses and congregations will provide the requested
information to EPA each year to join the Network. This is reflected in Exhibit 1.
ENERGY STAR Challenge
EPA estimates that 1,200 organizations will provide the requested information to EPA
each year to sign up for the ENERGY STAR Challenge. EPA also estimates that 26 “Challenge
Stories” will be submitted annually. This is reflected in Exhibit 1.
BENCHMARKING (EXHIBIT 2)
Portfolio Manager
EPA provides several options for organizations to enter information into Portfolio
Manager and benchmark their buildings:
$

Manual Data Entry. EPA estimates that, each year, 6,000 users will read the
instructions and set up an account in Portfolio Manager to benchmark their
buildings. In addition, EPA estimates that 12,132 users will perform new and
repeat benchmarks each year, on average. Of these, EPA estimates that 75
percent (9,099) will gather facility and energy data for their buildings not using
standard industry practices. EPA estimates that 25 percent (3,033) will gather
facility and energy data for their buildings using standard industry practices (i.e.,
usual and customary business practices that would be conducted even in the
absence of ENERGY STAR). These practices could include, for example,
compiling and keeping readily available, centralized paper and/or electronic
records (e.g., invoices, facility data) for their portfolio of buildings. Users that
perform such standard industry practices would incur a lower incremental burden
than others to gather data for Portfolio Manager. Finally, all users will enter the
data into Portfolio Manager to benchmark their buildings. 3

3

Exhibit 2 includes weighted-average burden estimates for gathering and entering data into Portfolio Manager to
account for the average number of buildings as well as new and repeat benchmarks performed annually.

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$

Data Entry using Import Tool. EPA estimates that 80 organizations will provide
their data via an import tool (i.e., spreadsheet) to EPA. EPA will enter the data
into Portfolio Manager.

$

ENERGY STAR Automated Benchmarking System (ABS). EPA expects that
seven organizations will host the system on average each year. They will review
the ABS instructions, set up an account and automated process, and conduct
initial set-up for 470 customers. After the customers are set up, the host will
submit customer information to EPA using Extensible Markup Language (XML)
and retrieve/relay the scores to their customers monthly.

In addition, EPA expects to contact no more than 333 organizations each year to discuss
the usability of Portfolio Manager as a Web-based tool. EPA also expects to contact no more
than 300 organizations each year to discuss the effectiveness of guidance on Portfolio Manager.
These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 2.
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
EPA gives industrial companies the opportunity to measure the energy efficiency of their
plants. To measure efficiency and improve energy use in the company, a company enters basic
information into a spreadsheet tool on the ENERGY STAR Web site called the Energy
Performance Indicator (EPI). The EPI produces a plant percentile score between 1 and 100 and
compares that score to the most energy-efficient plants in the industry and to the previous
performance for the plant. EPA estimates that it takes a company 15 minutes per plant to enter
information into the EPI.
Companies use the EPI to produce plant scores, except for petroleum companies.
Petroleum companies use a third-party consulting service to measure the energy efficiency of
their plants. To request a plant score from the consulting service, a petroleum company is
estimated to spend 10 minutes and $1,278 in contractor fees per plant.
As shown in the table below, EPA estimates that industrial companies will enter
information/generate scores for 143 plants annually, on average, during the three-year life of this
ICR (i.e., (85 + 153 + 191) / 3 years). This includes 118 non-petroleum plants and 25 petroleum
plants on average each year.

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Annual Number of Plants During Three-Year Life of ICR
Type of Plant
Annual Number of Plants
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

3-Year
Average

Non-Petroleum

65

128

161

118

Petroleum

20

25

30

25

Total

85

153

191

143

In addition, EPA encourages industrial companies not otherwise eligible to use the EPI to
track and improve their energy performance. EPA has established a program, ENERGY STAR
Challenge for Industry, which encourages such companies to track their energy performance
using alternative systems, such as in-house tracking systems, Portfolio Manager, or a
spreadsheet-based tracking tool that can be downloaded from the ENERGY STAR Web site
called the ENERGY STAR Energy Tracking Tool (ETT). EPA estimates that 25 companies
currently use their existing in-house systems to track their energy performance as a standard
industry practice (i.e., usual and customary business practices that would be conducted even in
the absence of ENERGY STAR). EPA does not expect these companies to incur any
incremental burden in tracking their energy performance under the ENERGY STAR Challenge
for Industry. EPA estimates that another 30 companies will spend 2.5 hours to use alternative
tracking systems (e.g., the ETT). Unlike companies that use their existing in-house systems as a
standard industry practice, companies using alternative systems will incur incremental time to set
up and use the system.
These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 2.
Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
EPA expects to expand Portfolio Manager by adding new facility types. In doing so, the
Agency may need to gather information for model development and/or beta testing to make sure
the tool produces relevant results. EPA expects to collect information from up to 600
organizations annually. These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 2.
RECOGNITION (EXHIBIT 3)
ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
EPA estimates that organizations will submit 4,300 applications for the ENERGY STAR
each year. These organizations must benchmark the building, contract a Professional Engineer
to conduct a facility inspection, complete the Data Checklist, and notarize the Statement of
Energy Performance. They must submit an on-line application consisting of a Statement of
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Energy Performance, Letter of Agreement (LOA), and Data Checklist to EPA. [Note that this
ICR burdens participants for benchmarking in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading,
“Portfolio Manager.” See Exhibit 2.]
EPA estimates that 760 profiles of Labeled Buildings will be submitted annually.
In addition, EPA may visit and request information from 33 ENERGY STAR Labeled
Buildings annually.
EPA also expects to contact representatives of buildings that have earned the ENERGY
STAR to collect information about the characteristics of buildings that lead to top energy
performance. EPA also intends to collect information about the qualification process to measure
how easy it is for organizations to use. EPA intends to contact no more than 60 representatives
annually.
These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 3.
Plants
Industrial companies have an opportunity to apply to EPA to display the ENERGY
STAR on specific types of plants that meet EPA’s energy efficiency criteria. If the plant’s EPI
score is in the top quartile, the company may apply to EPA for the ENERGY STAR by printing
out a Statement of Energy Performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides
a certification/stamp, and the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If the submittal
contains confidential business information (CBI), the company also sends a copy to EPA’s
contractor to verify energy performance results. If approved by EPA, the plant receives the
ENERGY STAR.
The application process described above is used by all industrial companies eligible to
apply, except petroleum companies. After the petroleum company receives its energy efficiency
score from its consulting service, a PE in the company provides a certification/stamp confirming
the accuracy of the numbers provided to the consulting service. The company then sends the
certified document and a letter from the consulting service to EPA. If approved by EPA, the
plant receives the ENERGY STAR. (Petroleum companies do not need to send their results to
EPA’s contractor for CBI review.)
EPA estimates that industrial companies will seek recognition for 143 plants annually, on
average, during the three-year life of this ICR. This includes 118 non-petroleum plants and 25
petroleum plants each year.
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These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 3. [Note that this ICR burdens participants for
tracking their energy performance in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading,
“ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems.” See Exhibit 2.]
ENERGY STAR Leaders
As part of the Partnership Letter, organizations commit to continuous improvement. To
track Partners’ progress against their goal, EPA provides organizations recognition incentives to
meet specific targets. This follows the Partnership Letter and includes that they track and
benchmark all of the eligible buildings in their portfolio and apply for recognition by submitting
the following qualification documents: a Letter of Qualification, Facility Summary Report,
Facility List, and Leaders Story. They also will respond to some EPA questions. EPA will
review this information and recognize these participants as ENERGY STAR Leaders if they
qualify.
As reflected in Exhibit 3, EPA estimates that, each year, 60 Partners will set up an
ENERGY STAR Leaders account in Portfolio Manager and apply for recognition. [Note that
this ICR burdens these organizations for preparing/submitting their Partnership Letter in the
section, “Joining the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities,” under the heading,
“Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners.” See Exhibit 1. This ICR burdens these
organizations for performing benchmarks in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading,
“Portfolio Manager.” See Exhibit 2.]
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Industrial plants not eligible to use the EPI may seek recognition for their energy
intensity reductions. EPA has established a program, the ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry, which encourages such companies to pledge to reduce the energy intensity of their sites
by 10 percent and track their progress towards this goal using alternative systems (e.g., in-house
tracking systems), as discussed above. Sites that achieve a 10 percent reduction in energy
intensity within five years of their baseline have the opportunity to apply for recognition from
EPA. The company may apply to EPA for recognition by printing out a Statement of Energy
Improvement. A Professional Engineer (PE) in the company provides a certification/stamp, and
the certified document and a letter are sent to EPA. If approved by EPA, the site receives
recognition (e.g., a certificate and right to produce a small trophy).
EPA estimates that 55 sites will seek recognition annually by preparing/submitting the
application materials. [Note that this ICR burdens participants for tracking their energy
performance in the section, “Benchmarking,” under the heading, “ENERGY STAR Energy
Performance Indicator and Related Systems.” See Exhibit 2.] Further, EPA estimates 15
companies will submit a description of their corporate goals annually.
These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 3.

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Statement of Energy Design Intent
EPA estimates that, each year, 53 organizations will apply for the graphic, “Designed to
Earn the ENERGY STAR,” by gathering building and energy data, entering the data into Target
Finder, and submitting the Statement of Energy Design Intent and Application Letter to EPA.
EPA also estimates that 25 organizations will collaborate with EPA in developing case studies.
This is reflected in Exhibit 3.
ENERGY STAR Awards
EPA estimates that 33 C&I Partners, two SPPs, and two EEPS will apply for an
ENERGY STAR Award each year. EPA also estimates that 15 small businesses and
congregations will apply for recognition each year. These assumptions are reflected in Exhibit 3.

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Exhibit 1*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Joining the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities
Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity
Legal

Information Collection Activity

Managerial

Technical

Clerical
Total Hours/
Activity

Total Hours and Costs

Capital
O&M Costs/
Labor Costs/
Startup Costs/
Activity
Activity
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.25
0.00
varies

0.25
0.25
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
0.25
varies

$42.76
$17.40
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

600
600
varies

300.00
150.00
450.00

$25,656.00
$10,440.00
$36,096.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
varies

5.00
5.00
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00

5.00
5.00
varies

$347.99
$347.99
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

5
5
varies

25.00
25.00
475.00

$1,739.95
$1,739.95
$37,835.95

0.00

0.25

0.25

0.00

0.50

$42.76

$0.00

$0.00

78

39.00

$3,335.28

0.00

0.00

0.50

0.00

0.50

$34.80

$0.00

$0.00

78

39.00

$2,714.40

0.00

0.25

0.75

0.00

1.00

$77.56

$0.00

$0.00

78

78.00

$6,049.68

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.00
0.50
varies
varies

1.00
0.16
0.50
varies
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies
varies

1.25
0.16
1.00
varies
varies

$94.96
$11.14
$85.53
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

6
125
125
varies
varies

7.50
20.00
125.00
152.50
230.50

$569.76
$1,392.50
$10,691.25
$12,653.51
$18,703.19

Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners
Partnership Letter
Complete and submit the Partnership Letter online
Respond to EPA follow-up questions, if any
Subtotal
Related Activities
Prepare and follow energy management plan
Subtotal
Subtotal (for Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners)
Service and Product Providers
Partnership Agreement
Complete and submit the Partnership Agreement and
Commitment Form online
Complete and submit Service and Product Provider
Partnership Application Data Form and other requested
materials online
Subtotal
Related Activities
Submit Teaming Profiles (Industrial SPP Partners only)
Update contact information as needed
Communicate efforts and successes
Subtotal
Subtotal (for Service and Product Providers)

82

Exhibit 1 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Joining the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities
Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

0.25

0.75

0.00

1.50

$147.69

$0.00

0.00
varies

0.00
varies

0.50
varies

0.00
varies

0.50
varies

$34.80
varies

0.00

0.00

1.00

0.00

1.00

0.00

0.00

0.50

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.10

0.00
varies

Capital
O&M Costs/
Labor Costs/
Startup Costs/
Activity
Activity
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

$0.44

12

18.00

$1,777.56

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
varies

18
varies

9.00
27.00

$626.40
$2,403.96

$69.60

$0.00

$0.00

12

12.00

$835.20

0.50

$34.80

$0.00

$0.00

63

31.50

$2,192.40

0.08

0.08

$2.80

$0.00

$0.00

63

5.04

$176.40

2.00

0.15

2.25

$154.60

$0.00

$0.00

63

141.75

$9,739.80

varies
varies

varies
varies

varies
varies

varies
varies

varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
varies

varies
varies

190.29
217.29

$12,943.80
$15,347.76

0.00

0.00

0.02

0.00

0.02

$1.39

$0.00

$0.00

2,700

54.00

$3,753.00

0.00

0.00

0.02

0.00

0.02

$1.39

$0.00

$0.00

2,700

54.00

$3,753.00

0.00

0.00

0.02

0.00

0.02

$1.39

$0.00

$0.00

1,200

24.00

$1,668.00

0.00
0.00
varies

0.10
varies
varies

0.40
varies
varies

0.00
0.00
varies

0.50
varies
varies

$37.98
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
varies

26
varies
varies

13.00
37.00
1,013.79

$987.48
$2,655.48
$78,295.38

Total Hours/
Activity

Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
Partnership Agreement
Organizations Submitting Entire Partnership Agreement
Complete and submit the Partnership Agreement
0.50
Organizations Submitting Updated Commitment Form Only
Update and submit Commitment Form online
Subtotal
Related Activities
Submit a brief plan outlining the key ENERGY STAR
promotional activities in the commercial and/or industrial
markets
Periodically update brief plan
Update organization and contact information displayed on
the Web site and DEEP
Provide information to promote ENERGY STAR in the
commercial and/or industrial markets
Subtotal
Subtotal (for Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors )
Small Business and Congregations Network
Provide requested information
Subtotal (for Small Business and Congregations Network)
ENERGY STAR Challenge
Provide requested information to become Challenge
participant
Submit a Challenge Story
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Challenge)
TOTAL
*Exhibit contains rounding.

83

Exhibit 2*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Benchmarking

Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity

Total Hours and Costs

Total Hours/
Activity

Labor Costs/
Activity

Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

0.00

0.50

$34.80

$0.00

$0.00

6,000

3,000.00

$208,800.00

5.70

0.00

5.70

$396.71

$0.00

$0.00

9,099

51,864.30

$3,609,664.29

0.00

2.50

0.00

2.50

$174.00

$0.00

$0.00

3,033

7,582.50

$527,742.00

0.00
0.00

1.80
varies

0.00
0.00

1.80
varies

$125.28
varies

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

12,132
varies

21,837.60
84,284.40

$1,519,896.96
$5,866,103.25

0.00

0.00

0.50

0.00

0.50

$34.80

$0.00

$0.00

80

40.00

$2,784.00

Collect facility characteristics, download data into tool, and email to EPA

0.00

0.00

1.00

0.00

1.00

$69.60

$0.00

$0.00

6,000

6,000.00

$417,600.00

Subtotal

0.00

0.00

varies

0.00

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

6,040.00

$420,384.00

Automated Benchmarking System
Review instructions and set up account and automated process
Conduct initial customer set-up

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

114.30
1.40

0.00
0.00

114.30
1.40

$7,955.06
$97.44

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

7
470

800.10
658.00

$55,685.42
$45,796.80

Submit information to EPA monthly and retrieve/relay scores to customers

0.00

0.00

0.30

0.00

0.30

$20.88

$0.00

$0.00

15,000

4,500.00

$313,200.00

0.00

0.00

varies

0.00

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

5,958.10

$414,682.22

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.25
0.17
varies
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.25
0.17
varies
varies

$17.40
$11.83
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

333
300
varies
varies

83.25
51.00
134.25
96,416.75

$5,794.20
$3,549.00
$9,343.20
$6,710,512.67

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

Review instructions of Portfolio Manager and set up account

0.00

0.00

0.50

Gather facility and energy data - not using standard industry practices

0.00

0.00

Gather facility and energy data - using standard industry practices

0.00

Enter data into Portfolio Manager
Subtotal

0.00
0.00

Data Entry using Import Tool
Review instructions of Import Tool

Information Collection Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

Portfolio Manager
Manual Data Entry

Subtotal
Evaluation of Portfolio Manager
Respond to questions about usability of tool
Respond to questions about guidance on tool
Subtotal
Subtotal (for Portfolio Manager)

84

Exhibit 2 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Benchmarking
Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity
Total Hours/
Activity

Labor Costs/
Activity

Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

0.00
0.00

0.25
0.17

$17.40
$11.83

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$1,278.18

118
25

29.50
4.25

$2,053.20
$32,250.27

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.50

0.00
2.50

$0.00
$220.42

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

25
30

0.00
75.00

$0.00
$6,612.60

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

varies

varies

108.75

$40,916.07

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
5.00
1.00
6.50

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
5.00
1.00
6.50

$34.80
$347.99
$69.60
$452.39

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

600.00
600.00
600.00
600.00

300.00
3,000.00
600.00
3,900.00

$20,880.00
$208,794.00
$41,760.00
$271,434.00

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

varies

varies

100,425.50

$7,022,862.74

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.25
0.17

0.00
0.00

0.00
2.00

0.00

Review instructions of Portfolio Manager or spreadsheet
Gather facility and energy data
Enter data into Portfolio Manager or spreadsheet
Subtotal (for Information for Model Development and Beta Testing)
TOTAL

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs

ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator
Enter information into the EPI - Non-petroleum plants
Generate energy-efficiency results - Petroleum plants
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry
Enter data into system - In-house systems
Set up and enter data into system - All other systems
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related
Systems)
Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing

*Exhibit contains rounding.

85

Exhibit 3*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Recognition
Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity

Total Hours and Costs

Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

Contract a Professional Engineer to conduct a facility inspection,
complete Data Checklist, and notarize the Statement of Energy
Performance

0.00

0.00

5.00

0.00

5.00

$347.99

$0.00

$1,379.37

4,300

21,500.00

$7,427,648.21

Submit the verified Statement of Energy Performance, Data Checklist
and Letter of Agreement (LOA) to EPA and respond to EPA questions
if any

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.10

0.10

$3.50

$0.00

$0.44

4,300

430.00

$16,942.00

Prepare and submit Label Profile (optional)

0.00

0.00

0.50

0.00

0.50

$34.80

$0.00

$0.00

760

380.00

$26,448.00

Provide requested information to EPA during/after on-site verification

0.00

0.00

5.00

0.00

5.00

$347.99

$0.00

$0.00

33

165.00

$11,483.67

0.00

0.00

0.40

0.00

0.40

$27.84

$0.00

$0.00

60

24.00

$1,670.40

0.00

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

varies

varies

22,499.00

$7,484,192.28

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings

Respond to EPA questions for the analysis of ENERGY STAR Labeled
Buildings
Subtotal (for Buildings)
Plants
Print out the Statement of Energy Performance, prepare letter, and
submit materials to EPA - Non-petroleum plants
Submit results and letter to EPA - Petroleum plants
Prepare and submit profile of Labeled Plants
Subtotal (for Plants)
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Labeling)

0.00

0.08

0.17

0.17

0.42

$25.90

$0.00

$0.44

118

49.56

$3,108.12

0.00
0.08
varies
varies

0.04
0.08
varies
varies

0.13
0.34
varies
varies

0.08
0.00
varies
varies

0.25
0.50
varies
varies

$15.91
$43.00
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.44
$0.00
varies
varies

25
46
varies
varies

6.25
23.00
78.81
22,577.81

$408.75
$1,978.00
$5,494.87
$7,489,687.15

86

Exhibit 3 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Recognition
Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity

Information Collection Activity
ENERGY STAR Leaders
Set up Leaders account in Portfolio Manager
Apply for recognition by submitting qualification documents and
responding to EPA questions
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Leaders)
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Prepare, review, and submit application to EPA for recognition - All
systems
Prepare and submit brief description of corporate goals
Subtotal (for Plant Performance with ENERGY STAR and Other Plant
Activities)
Statement of Energy Design Intent
Review instructions and establish account
Gather building and energy data
Enter data into Target Finder
Complete and submit SEDI and Application Letter to EPA
Collaborate with EPA on case study
Subtotal (for Statement of Energy Design Intent)

Total Hours and Costs

Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

0.00

0.00

0.25

0.00

0.25

$17.40

$0.00

$0.00

60

15.00

$1,044.00

0.00

0.00

2.17

0.00

2.17

$151.03

$0.00

$0.00

60

130.20

$9,061.80

0.00

0.00

varies

0.00

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

145.20

$10,105.80

0.00

0.00

0.25

0.00

0.25

$17.40

$0.00

$0.44

55

13.75

$981.20

0.00

0.00

0.08

0.00

0.08

$5.57

$0.00

$0.00

15

1.20

$83.55

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

varies

varies

14.95

$1,064.75

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
1.50
0.25
0.75
0.50
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.25
1.00
varies

0.50
1.50
0.25
1.00
1.50
varies

$34.80
$104.40
$17.40
$60.96
$69.83
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.44
$0.44
varies

53
53
53
53
25
varies

26.50
79.50
13.25
53.00
37.50
209.75

$1,844.40
$5,533.20
$922.20
$3,254.20
$1,756.75
$13,310.75

87

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

Exhibit 3 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Respondent Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Recognition
Hours and Costs Per Respondent per Activity

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs

Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total
Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$140.26

$101.45

$69.60

$35.03

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
4.00
4.50

0.50
8.00
8.50

0.00
4.00
4.00

1.00
16.00
17.00

$85.53
$1,102.71
$1,188.24

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

33
33
33

33.00
528.00
561.00

$2,822.49
$36,389.43
$39,211.92

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
4.00
4.50

0.50
8.00
8.50

0.00
4.00
4.00

1.00
16.00
17.00

$85.53
$1,102.71
$1,188.24

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

2
2
2

2.00
32.00
34.00

$171.06
$2,205.42
$2,376.48

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

ENERGY STAR Awards
Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners
Review the instructions
Complete and submit the information online
Subtotal
Service and Product Providers
Review the instructions
Complete and submit the information online
Subtotal
Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
Review the instructions
Complete and submit the information online
Subtotal
Small Businesses and Congregations
Review the instructions
Complete and submit the information online
Subtotal
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Awards)

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
3.00
3.50

0.50
6.00
6.50

0.00
3.00
3.00

1.00
12.00
13.00

$85.53
$827.03
$912.56

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

2
2
2

2.00
24.00
26.00

$171.06
$1,654.06
$1,825.12

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.75
1.00
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.75
1.00
varies

$17.40
$52.20
$69.60
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

15
15
15
varies

3.75
11.25
15.00
636.00

$261.00
$783.00
$1,044.00
$44,457.52

TOTAL

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

23,583.71

$7,558,625.97

*Exhibit contains rounding.

88

Exhibit 4*
Estimated Annual Agency Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Joining the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities
Agency Hours and Costs Per Activity

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs
Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M
Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/ Total Hours/Year
Year

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$75.50

$70.61

$51.77

$20.79

0.00

0.00

0.50

0.00

0.50

$25.88

$0.00

$0.00

708

354.00

$18,323.04

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.08
30.00
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.08
30.00
varies

$12.94
$4.14
$1,553.05
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.44
$0.00
varies

600
708
1
varies

150.00
56.64
30.00
590.64

$7,764.00
$3,242.64
$1,553.05
$30,882.73

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.25
0.50

0.25
0.00

0.50
0.50

$18.14
$25.88

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

6
1

3.00
0.50

$108.84
$25.88

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.08

0.08

$1.66

$0.00

$0.00

125

10.00

$207.50

0.00
varies

0.00
varies

0.17
varies

0.00
varies

0.17
varies

$8.80
varies

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

125
varies

21.25
34.75

$1,100.00
$1,442.22

0.00

0.00

0.25

0.00

0.25

$12.94

$0.00

$0.00

63

15.75

$815.22

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.08

0.08

$1.66

$0.00

$0.00

63

5.04

$104.58

0.00

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

20.79

$919.80

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

varies

varies

646.18

$33,244.75

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

Total Cost/Year

Partnership Letter or Agreement/Related Activities
Partnership Letters, Partnership Agreements and Related Materials
Review the completed Partnership Letters, Partnership Agreements
and related materials
Follow up with Partners, if needed
Send emails, passwords, and welcome aboard kits
Update and maintain the ENERGY STAR Web site
Subtotal
SPP Related Activities
Receive, process and file Teaming Profiles
Request updated information annually
Confirm and enter updated information into the SPP Most Active
Directory
Receive, process and post success stories on Web site
Subtotal
EEPS Related Activities
Receive, review and file updates of brief plans from EEPS
Receive annual updates from EEPS and update the Directory of
Energy Efficiency Programs
Subtotal
Subtotal (for Partnership Letter or Agreement/Related Activities)

89

Exhibit 4 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Agency Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Joining the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities
Agency Hours and Costs Per Activity

Information Collection Activity
Small Business and Congregations Network
Provide monthly email updates and conduct related activities
Subtotal (for Small Business and Congregations Network)
ENERGY STAR Challenge
Review and keep track of information
Send information to organizations
Receive and process "Challenge Stories"
Update the Web site to reflect the information collected
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Challenge)
TOTAL

Total Hours and Costs
Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M
Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/ Total Hours/Year
Year

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$75.50

$70.61

$51.77

$20.79

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

1.00
1.00

0.00
0.00

1.00
1.00

$51.77
$51.77

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

1
1

1.00
1.00

$51.77
$51.77

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.17
0.00
0.17
5.00
varies
varies

0.00
0.08
0.00
0.00
varies
varies

0.17
0.08
0.17
5.00
varies
varies

$8.80
$1.66
$8.80
$258.84
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.44
$0.00
$0.00
varies
varies

1,200
1,200
26
1
varies
varies

204.00
96.00
4.42
5.00
309.42
956.60

$10,560.00
$2,520.00
$228.80
$258.84
$13,567.64
$46,864.16

*Exhibit contains rounding.

90

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

Total Cost/Year

Exhibit 5*
Estimated Annual Agency Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Benchmarking
Agency Hours and Costs Per Activity

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs
Number of
Activities/ Total Hours/Year
Year

Total Hours/
Activity

Labor Costs/
Activity

Capital Startup
Costs/ Activity

O&M
Costs/
Activity

400.00

1,800.00

$88,327.54

$0.00

$0.00

1

1,800.00

$88,327.54

0.08

0.00

0.08

$4.14

$0.00

$0.00

6,000

480.00

$24,840.00

0.00
varies

10.00
varies

0.00
varies

10.00
varies

$517.68
varies

$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00

1
varies

10.00
2,290.00

$517.68
$113,685.22

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.50
8.00
8.00
varies
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.25
0.50
8.00
8.00
varies
varies

$12.94
$25.88
$414.15
$414.15
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
varies

333
300
1
1
varies
varies

83.25
150.00
8.00
8.00
249.25
2,539.25

$4,309.02
$7,764.00
$414.15
$414.15
$12,901.32
$126,586.54

0.00

0.00

24.00

0.00

24.00

$1,242.44

$0.00

$0.00

1

24.00

$1,242.44

0.00

0.00

24.00

0.00

24.00

$1,242.44

$0.00

$0.00

1

24.00

$1,242.44

0.00

4.00

24.00

4.00

18.00

$1,608.03

$0.00

$0.00

2

36.00

$3,216.06

0.00

4.00

24.00

4.00

18.00

$1,608.03

$0.00

$0.00

2

36.00

$3,216.06

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

2,599.25

$131,045.04

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$75.50

$70.61

$51.77

$20.79

0.00

400.00

1,000.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

Total Cost/Year

Portfolio Manager
Maintenance and Use of Portfolio Manager
Enhance functionality of and maintain Portfolio Manager
Collect information submitted through Import Tool and enter it into
Portfolio Manager
Keep data current and update the data when market changes
Subtotal
Evaluation of Portfolio Manager
Solicit feedback from respondents - usability
Solicit feedback from respondents - guidance
Review answers to questions
Take follow-up action
Subtotal
Subtotal (for Portfolio Manager)
ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and Related Systems
Enhance functionality of and maintain the EPI and other tools and
information on the Web site
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator and
Related Systems)
Data Collection for Model Development and Beta Testing
Conduct the data collections
Subtotal (for Data Collection for Model Development and Beta
Testing)
TOTAL

`

*Exhibit contains rounding.

91

Exhibit 6*
Estimated Annual Agency Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Recognition
Agency Hours and Costs Per Activity

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs
Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$75.50

$70.61

$51.77

$20.79

0.00

0.10

0.25

0.25

0.60

$25.20

$0.00

$0.00

4,300

2,580.00

$108,360.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.50

0.50

$10.39

$0.00

$0.44

4,300

2,150.00

$46,569.00

0.00

0.00

0.17

0.00

0.17

$8.80

$0.00

$0.00

760

129.20

$6,688.00

0.00

0.00

4.00

0.00

4.00

$207.07

$0.00

$0.00

33

132.00

$6,833.31

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.40
0.25
0.25
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.40
0.25
0.25
varies

$20.71
$12.94
$12.94
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$5.00
$0.00
$0.00
varies

60
60
60
varies

24.00
15.00
15.00
5,045.20

$1,542.60
$776.40
$776.40
$171,545.71

0.00

0.00

0.67

0.00

0.67

$34.68

$0.00

$0.00

143

95.81

$4,959.24

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
varies

0.17
0.17
varies
varies

0.00
0.00
varies
varies

0.17
0.17
varies
varies

$8.80
$8.80
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.44
$0.00
varies
varies

143
46
varies
varies

24.31
7.82
127.94
5,173.14

$1,321.32
$404.80
$6,685.36
$178,231.07

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

ENERGY STAR Labeling
Buildings
Review of Applications
Review Data Checklists, Statements of Energy Performance and
Letters of Agreement, and follow up with organizations if questions
Send a letter of denial/acceptance (and certificate and plaque if
accepted)
Profiles of Labeled Buildings
Receive, process and post profiles of Labeled Buildings
On-Site Verifications
Collect information from ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings in
performing on-site verifications
Evaluation of ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings
Solicit feedback from respondents
Review answers to questions
Take follow-up action
Subtotal (for Buildings)
Plants
Review and evaluate the Statement of Energy Performance and
letter
Give permission to display the ENERGY STAR
Review and post profiles of Labeled Plants on the Web
Subtotal (for Plants)
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Labeling)

92

Exhibit 6 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Agency Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Recognition
Agency Hours and Costs Per Activity
Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

$12.94

$0.00

$0.00

60

15.00

$776.40

0.30

$15.53

$0.00

$0.44

60

18.00

$958.20

0.55

$28.47

$0.00

$0.44

60

33.00

$1,734.60

0.00

0.67

$34.68

$0.00

$0.00

55

36.85

$1,907.40

0.00

0.17

$8.80

$0.00

$0.00

15

2.55

$132.00

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

39.40

$2,039.40

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$75.50

$70.61

$51.77

$20.79

Review Letters of Qualification, Facility Summary Reports, Facility
Lists, and Leaders Stories

0.00

0.00

0.25

0.00

0.25

Send a letter and, if approved, certificate

0.00

0.00

0.30

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.55

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.67

0.00

0.00

0.17

0.00

0.00

varies

Information Collection Activity

Total Hours and Costs

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

ENERGY STAR Leaders

Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Leaders)
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant Activities
Review applications and provide recognition
Receive and post descriptions of corporate goals on the Web
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Other Plant
Activities)
Statement of Energy Design Intent
Review the Statement of Energy Design Intent and Application
Letter
Collaborate with organizations in developing case studies
Update the ENERGY STAR Web site to reflect the information
collected
Subtotal (for Statement of Energy Design Intent)

0.00

0.00

0.17

0.00

0.17

$8.80

$0.00

$0.00

53

9.01

$466.40

0.00

0.00

1.00

0.00

1.00

$51.77

$0.00

$0.00

25

25.00

$1,294.25

0.00

0.00

0.17

0.00

0.17

$8.80

$0.00

$0.00

25

4.25

$220.00

0.00

0.00

varies

varies

varies

varies

$0.00

$0.00

varies

38.26

$1,980.65

93

Exhibit 6 (continued)*
Estimated Annual Agency Burden and Cost
ENERGY STAR Program: Recognition
Agency Hours and Costs Per Activity

Information Collection Activity
ENERGY STAR Awards
Commercial and Industrial Sector Partners
Develop the awards criteria
Receive and review the information submitted
Take follow-up action (e.g., send letter of award or loss)
Subtotal
Service and Product Providers
Develop the awards criteria
Receive and review the information submitted
Take follow-up action (e.g., send letter of award or loss)
Subtotal
Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
Develop the awards criteria
Receive and review the information submitted
Take follow-up action (e.g., send letter of award or loss)
Subtotal
Small Businesses and Congregations
Develop the awards criteria
Receive and review the information submitted
Take follow-up action (e.g., send letter of award or loss)
Subtotal
Subtotal (for ENERGY STAR Awards)
TOTAL

Capital
Startup
Costs/
Activity

O&M Costs/
Activity

Number of
Activities/
Year

Total Hours/Year

Total Cost/Year

$298.47
$317.31
$7.31
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.44
varies

1
33
33
varies

6.00
198.00
5.28
209.28

$298.47
$10,471.23
$255.75
$11,025.45

6.00
6.00
0.16
varies

$298.47
$317.31
$7.31
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.44
varies

1
2
2
varies

6.00
12.00
0.32
18.32

$298.47
$634.62
$15.50
$948.59

0.50
1.00
0.08
varies

3.50
4.00
0.16
varies

$175.12
$194.93
$7.31
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.44
varies

1
2
2
varies

3.50
8.00
0.32
11.82

$175.12
$389.86
$15.50
$580.48

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies
varies

2.50
1.00
3.50
varies
varies
varies

$129.42
$51.77
$181.19
varies
varies
varies

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.44
varies
varies
varies

1
15
15
varies
varies
varies

2.50
15.00
52.50
70.00
309.42
5,593.22

$129.42
$776.55
$2,724.45
$3,630.42
$16,184.94
$200,170.66

Legal

Managerial

Technical

Clerical

$75.50

$70.61

$51.77

$20.79

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

1.00
2.00
0.08
varies

4.00
3.00
0.00
varies

1.00
1.00
0.08
varies

6.00
6.00
0.16
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

1.00
2.00
0.08
varies

4.00
3.00
0.00
varies

1.00
1.00
0.08
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.50
1.00
0.08
varies

2.50
2.00
0.00
varies

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
varies
varies

2.50
1.00
3.50
varies
varies
varies

*Exhibit contains rounding.

94

Total Hours and Costs

Total Hours/ Labor Costs/
Activity
Activity

6(e)

Bottom Line Burden Hours and Cost Tables

(i)

Respondent Tally

As shown in Table 1, EPA estimates the total annual hour and cost burden to respondents
to be 125,023 hours and $14,659,784. The bottom-line burden to respondents over three years is
estimated to be 375,069 hours and $43,979,352.
TABLE 1
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL RESPONDENT BURDEN AND COST SUMMARY*

Information Collections

Joining the ENERGY STAR Program
and Related Activities
Benchmarking
Recognition
TOTAL

Total Hours
Per Year

Total Labor
Cost Per Year

Total Annual
Capital
Costs

Total Annual
O&M Costs

Total Cost Per
Year

1,014

$78,290

$0

$5

$78,295

100,425
23,584
125,023

$6,990,908
$1,625,321
$8,694,520

$0
$0
$0

$31,955
$5,933,305
$5,965,264

$7,022,863
$7,558,626
$14,659,784

*Table contains rounding.

(ii)

Agency Tally

As shown in Table 2, EPA estimates the total annual hour and cost burden to the Agency
to be 9,149 hours and $378,080. The bottom-line burden to the Agency over three years is
estimated to be 27,447 hours and $1,134,240.
TABLE 2
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL AGENCY BURDEN AND COST SUMMARY*

Information Collections
Joining the ENERGY STAR Program
and Related Activities
Benchmarking
Recognition
TOTAL

Total
Hours Per
Year

Total Labor
Cost Per
Year

Total
Annual
Capital
Costs

Total
Annual
O&M Costs

Total Cost Per
Year

957

$46,025

$0

$840

$46,864

2,599
5,593
9,149

$131,045
$197,866
$374,936

$0
$0
$0

$0
$2,304
$3,144

$131,045
$200,171
$378,080

*Table includes rounding.

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6(f)

Reasons for Change in Burden

EPA estimates a total annual respondent burden in this ICR, 1772.05, of 125,023 hours.
This is an increase of 70,523 hours from the previously approved burden of 54,500 hours in ICR
1772.04.
Table 3 explains this 70,523-hour increase. Specifically, the table presents the total
annual hours estimated in ICR 1772.04 and ICR 1772.05 for each information collection (see
columns 1-3). The table then compares their respective hours for each collection to derive the
change in hours, and indicates whether this hour-change resulted from a program change and/or
adjustment (see column 4). The table also briefly describes the program change and/or
adjustment (see column 5). Finally, the table sums up all hour-changes to derive the total annual
change in hours for all collections (see the bottom row of the table).
The table shows that there was a 3,065-hour decrease due to program changes and a
73,588-hour increase due to adjustments resulting from program growth. This resulted in a net
increase of 70,523 hours in ICR 1772.05.
The table shows that the vast majority of the increase in ICR 1772.05 resulted from
EPA’s adjustments to its analysis of Portfolio Manager and ENERGY STAR Labeling. A
significant increase in the number of participants using Portfolio Manager and ENERGY STAR
Labeling has led to the increase in burden hours, reflecting the dramatic increase in the public’s
use of these tools and resources over the past three years. The Agency expects continued strong
growth for the future for a number of reasons. A primary reason is that State and local
governments are increasingly leveraging ENERGY STAR as a way for the public to respond to
rising energy costs and global warming. In particular, a number of State and local governments
(e.g., California, Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, and the
District of Columbia) have established requirements and incentives for commercial and/or
government buildings to benchmark their energy use in Portfolio Manager. Refer to Section 2(a)
of this document for additional information about these initiatives. In addition, associations,
utilities, and third-party providers are voluntarily communicating ENERGY STAR messages and
promoting the use of ENERGY STAR tools and strategies in an effort to help companies reduce
their energy consumption and find more environmentally friendly ways to conduct business.
Further, the public has demonstrated an increasing desire to earn recognition under the ENERGY
STAR Program. For example, from 2007 to 2008, the number of buildings earning the
ENERGY STAR more than doubled, from more than 1,400 in 2007 to more than 3,300 in 2008.
Finally, EPA is continually improving its tools and resources to offer simpler ways to reduce the
level of effort required for the public to measure and improve their energy performance. For
example, EPA offers a range of options for users to benchmark their buildings in Portfolio
Manager. This includes automated methods that enable users to take advantage of economies of
scale to benchmark large portfolios of buildings more easily.
EPA believes that the burden estimated in this ICR is justified given the significant
benefits to participants, the general public, and environment under the ENERGY STAR
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Program. For example, EPA estimates that, in 2007, the energy efficiency efforts of commercial
buildings helped to prevent 18 million metric tons (in MMTCE 4) of greenhouse gases and
achieve a net savings of $5.4 billion. The efforts of industry helped to prevent another 6.3
MMTCE of greenhouse gases and achieve a net savings of $2.1 billion. 5 Buildings and plants
that qualify for the ENERGY STAR also illustrate these savings. Typically, ENERGY STAR
buildings use 35 percent less energy and emit 35 percent less greenhouse gases than average
buildings. The more than 3,300 commercial buildings and plants that earned the ENERGY
STAR in 2008 accounted for savings of more than $1 billion in utility bills and over 7 MMTCE.

4

Million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE). Reductions in annual greenhouse gas emissions for EPA’s
climate programs are based on “carbon equivalents,” which are determined by weighting the reductions in emissions
of a gas by its global warming potential for a 100-year time period.
5
For additional information on accomplishments under the ENERGY STAR Program, refer to the document,
“ENERGY STAR and Other Climate Protection Partnerships 2007 Annual Report.” It can be found at:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_index.

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TABLE 3
1
COMPARISON OF TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS UNDER ICR 1772.04 AND ICR 1772.05
(2) Annual Hour (3) Annual Hour
Burden in ICR
Burden in ICR
(1) Information Collections 2
1772.04
1772.05
Joining the ENERGY STAR Program and Related Activities
Commercial and Industrial
Sector Partners

Service and Product Providers

485.00

3,750.00

(4) Difference in Hour Burden Between ICR
1772.04 and 1772.05
Program Change
Adjustment
Total

475.00

230.50

0.00

(3,154.70)

(10.00)

(364.80)

(10.00)

(3,519.50)

Energy Efficiency Program
Sponsors

412.00

217.29

0.00

(194.71)

(194.71)

Small Business and
Congregations Network

120.00

54.00

0.00

(66.00)

(66.00)

7.65

37.00

0.00

29.35

29.35

ENERGY STAR Challenge

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(5) Description of Program Change and/or Adjustment
EPA adjusted the number of respondents and hours per activity
based on improved and updated data and analysis. The burden
estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience gained
over the past three years.
EPA recently modified the SPP program by establishing
requirements for a minimum level of activity for SPPs. If a SPP
does not maintain a minimum level of activity, it will not be featured
in a variety of “most active” online listings. In addition, EPA will
automatically track SPP activity through internally generated
monthly reports. These modifications, taken together, are expected
to reduce the number of SPPs actively participating in ENERGY
STAR collections. EPA has reflected this program change by
estimating the number of SPPs expected to remain active and
involved in the collections. In addition, EPA adjusted the hours per
activity based on improved and updated data and analysis. The
burden estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience
gained over the past three years.
EPA adjusted the number of respondents and hours per activity
based on improved and updated data and analysis. In particular,
EPA noted that a number of EEPS do not participate regularly in
ENERGY STAR information collections. Whereas ICR 1772.04
estimated that the total population of existing EEPS participate in
the collections, EPA reduced the number of EEPS in ICR 1772.05
to reflect only the number of EEPS expected to participate. The
burden estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience
gained over the past three years.
EPA adjusted the number of respondents and hours per activity
based on improved and updated data and analysis. The burden
estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience gained
over the past three years.
EPA adjusted the number of respondents and hours per activity
based on improved and updated data and analysis. The burden
estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience gained
over the past three years.

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COMPARISON OF TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS UNDER ICR 1772.04 AND ICR 1772.05 1

(1) Information Collections 2
Benchmarking

Portfolio Manager

ENERGY STAR Energy
Performance Indicator and
3
Related Systems

Data Collection for Model
Development and Beta Testing

(2) Annual Hour
Burden in ICR
1772.04

37,957.25

(3) Annual Hour
Burden in ICR
1772.05

(4) Difference in Hour Burden Between ICR
1772.04 and 1772.05
Program Change
Adjustment
Total

96,416.75

0.00

58,459.50

58,459.50

31.55

108.75

75.00

2.20

77.20

2,334.69

3,900.00

0.00

1,565.31

1,565.31

4

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(5) Description of Program Change and/or Adjustment

The burden estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's adjustments
due to program growth. EPA has seen a significant increase in the
number of participants using Portfolio Manager over the past three
years and expects continued strong growth for the future. In
addition, EPA improved its analytical methodology for manual
benchmark burden to be consistent with the methodologies used
for other benchmark methods. ICR 1772.04 estimated manual
benchmark burden based on the number of benchmarks, whereas
ICR 1772.05 estimates manual benchmark burden based on the
number of users and buildings, which is consistent with the ICR's
analysis of the import tool and Automated Benchmarking System.
ICR 1772.05 includes a new program called ENERGY STAR
Challenge for Industry. This initiative encourages industrial plants
to measure their energy performance, make improvements, and
apply for recognition. It also encourages organizations to submit
their corporate goals for posting on the Web to educate the public
and promote their achievements. In addition, EPA adjusted the
number of respondents for the ENERGY STAR Energy
Performance Indicator based on improved and updated data and
analysis. The burden estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's
program experience gained over the past three years.
EPA adjusted the number of respondents and activities based on
improved and updated data and analysis. The burden estimates in
ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience gained over the
past three years.

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COMPARISON OF TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS UNDER ICR 1772.04 AND ICR 1772.05 1
(4) Difference in Hour Burden Between ICR
1772.04 and 1772.05
Program Change
Adjustment
Total

(2) Annual Hour
Burden in ICR
1772.04

(3) Annual Hour
Burden in ICR
1772.05

ENERGY STAR Labeling

7,298.38

22,577.81

0.00

15,279.43

15,279.43

ENERGY STAR Leaders

100.00

145.20

0.00

45.20

45.20

EPA adjusted the number of respondents and activities based on
improved and updated data and analysis. The burden estimates in
ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience gained over the
past three years.

(52.20)

ICR 1772.04 addressed the preparation/submittal of all success
stories under the heading, "Success Stories." In ICR 1772.05, EPA
deleted "Success Stories" and analyzes the preparation/submittal of
success stories as part of the particular programs that request
success stories.

14.95

ICR 1772.05 includes a new program called ENERGY STAR
Challenge for Industry. This initiative encourages industrial plants
to measure their energy usage, make improvements, and apply for
recognition. In addition, organizations are encouraged to submit
their corporate goals for posting on the Web to educate the public
and promote their achievements.

189.65

EPA adjusted the number of respondents, activities, and hours per
activity based on improved and updated data and analysis. The
burden estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience
gained over the past three years.

(1,295.25)

EPA adjusted the number of respondents and hours per activity
based on improved and updated data and analysis. The burden
estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's program experience gained
over the past three years.

(1) Information Collections 2
Recognition

Success Stories

ENERGY STAR Challenge for
Industry and Related Activities

52.20

NA

NA

0.00

14.95

14.95

(52.20)

0.00

5

Statement of Energy Design
Intent

ENERGY STAR Awards

20.10

1,931.25

209.75

0.00

636.00

0.00

189.65

(1,295.25)

(5) Description of Program Change and/or Adjustment

The burden estimates in ICR 1772.05 reflect EPA's adjustments
due to program growth. EPA has seen a significant increase in the
number of participants applying for the ENERGY STAR over the
past three years and expects continued growth for the future.

54,500.00
125,023.00
(3,065.00)
73,588.00
70,523.00
Total (rounded)
Table includes minor rounding. Decreases in burden shown in parentheses.
2
The information collections in this column reflect the collections included in ICR 1772.04, except as otherwise noted.
3
In ICR 1772.04, this collection was called "ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator."
4
In ICR 1772.04, this collection was called "Information for the Development of New Facility Types."
1

5

ICR 1772.04 did not include "ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry and Related Activities." This collection was added in ICR 1772.05.

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Burden Statement

JOINING THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
The burden for joining the ENERGY STAR Program and related activities is expected to
vary depending on the type of Partner. The burden is estimated to be 30 minutes for a C&I
Sector Partner to prepare/submit a Partnership Letter, 1 hour for a SPP Partner to prepare/submit
a Partnership Agreement and related documents, and 2.5 hours for an EEPS Partner to
prepare/submit a Partnership Agreement and a brief plan outlining the key activities it intends to
undertake to promote ENERGY STAR. These organizations also may undertake other activities
related to their partnership during the year. The burden is estimated to be about 1 hour for a SPP
Partner to update its contact information and communicate efforts and successes each year and
about 3 hours for an EEPS Partner to update its brief plan and contact information and promote
ENERGY STAR each year.
BENCHMARKING
The burden for benchmarking in Portfolio Manager is estimated to vary depending on the
type of benchmarking method used. The burden is estimated to be about 2.75 hours per building
for manual benchmarks, 1 hour per building for benchmarks using the import tool, and 30
minutes per building for benchmarks using the Automated Benchmarking System. In addition,
the burden for using the ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator is estimated to range
from 10 to 15 minutes per plant. The burden for tracking a plant’s energy performance under the
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry (e.g., using the ENERGY STAR Energy Tracking Tool)
is estimated to be 2.5 hours per plant. These burden estimates include the time for conducting
initial set-up, gathering facility and energy data, and entering the data to track energy
performance during the year.
RECOGNITION
The burden for applying to EPA for recognition is estimated to vary depending on the
type of recognition. The burden is estimated to range up to 5 hours to apply for the ENERGY
STAR. This includes the time for gathering information and completing/submitting the
application materials. The burden is estimated to be about 3 hours to apply for the “Designed to
Earn the ENERGY STAR.” This includes the time for gathering and entering data into Target
Finder and completing/submitting the application materials. The burden is estimated to range up
to 17 hours for an organization to apply for an ENERGY STAR Award. This includes the time
for preparing and submitting the application materials.
Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to
generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology
and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
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maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able
to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection
of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. An agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.
To comment on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided
burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the
use of automated collection techniques, EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0407, which is available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket
Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Building, Room B3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading
Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is
202-566-1742. An electronic version of the public docket is available at www.regulations.gov.
This site can be used to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents
of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available
electronically. When in the system, select “search,” then key in the Docket ID Number
identified above. Also, you can send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20503,
Attention: Desk Officer for EPA. Please include the EPA Docket ID Number
EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0407 in any correspondence.

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