Welcome to the Building EQ Portal
To access the portal to log-in, create an account, join a project, enter submission data, generate reports, or review previously entered information:
Please note the Building EQ Portal is compatible with most browsers. Older browsers (such as Internet Explorer) are not compatible with the Building EQ Portal.
Both the In Operation and As Designed evaluations are now available for users.
- First time users will need to register.
- Users initiating a project will need to set up an account and make themselves administrators.
- Multiple projects can be initiated and stored in each account.
- Additional users can be invited to work on projects.
The calculated Building EQ Performance Score is displayed in the web portal throughout the input process. An official submission is not necessary to see your score.
For an official Building EQ Performance Score to be reviewed and approved by ASHRAE, the project must be submitted by a credentialed user. Credential Users include ASHRAE BEAPs, ASHRAE BEMPs, DOE Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines Building Energy Auditors (AEE CEA), DOE Better Building Workforce guidelines Energy Managers (AEE CEM and EMA EMP), and Professional/Chartered Engineers in the jurisdiction where the building is located. Credential users will also have access to several reports. There is a one-time set-up fee to verify credentials.
- $0 ASHRAE Certified BEAP or BEMP
- $15 ASHRAE member CEA, CEM, EMP or Professional / Chartered Engineer
- $25 Non-ASHRAE member CEA, CEM, EMP or Professional / Chartered Engineer
System Outputs:
Calculated Building EQ Performance Score
- Visible at top of Portal page after inputting minimum required data
- Free to all users
User Input Report
- Recaps all data entered into the Portal
- Blank report can be printed for use of data collection offline
- Free to all users
Building EQ Label Report
- Graphic representation of Building EQ score
- Can be used to create a building plaque (see Plaque Guidelines on Portal)
- Free to credentialed users for approved submissions
Building EQ Disclosure Report
- Presents summary of building's energy use and Building EQ Performance Score
- Suitable for real estate transaction energy disclosure
- Available for a $50 fee to all users for all projects
Building EQ Spreadsheets Audit Report
- ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit spreadsheets in MS Excel format
- Auto populated with all information collected during In Operation assessment
- Additional information entered by user
- Available for a $50 fee to credentialed users for approved submissions
Building EQ Narrative Audit Report
- Full narrative ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit report in MS Word format
- Follows ASHRAE Standard 211 reporting requirements
- Auto populated with all information collected during In Operation assessment
- Report customization and additional information entered by user
- Available for a $200 fee to credentialed users for approved submissions
New Features and User Tips
New Feature #1: New Laboratory EUI Calculation
New Feature #2: Copy Project
New Feature #3: Narrative Audit Report
New Feature #4: Additional Fuel Accordions
New Feature #5: French Translation
User Tip #1: Importing ENERGY STAR data
User Tip #2: ENERGY STAR Building Types
User Tip #3: Entering Utility/Fuel Data
User Tip #4: Understanding the Validation Symbol
User Tip #5: Determining HDD and CDD
User Tip #6: Building EQ System Outputs
User Tip #7: Using Campus and Portfolio