Technical reference documents

These documents present specific details on Natural Resources Canada's analytical results and rating methodology for Canadian buildings. For background information on the technical approach to developing energy performance ratings, refer to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Technical Reference on the ENERGY STAR Score [PDF - 932 KB].

Technical documents on Canadian performance scores

• Bank Branches [PDF - 521 KB]
• Hospitals [PDF - 715 KB]
• Hotels/Motels [PDF - 1.0 MB]
• Ice/Curling Rinks [PDF - 460 KB]
• K-12 Schools [PDF - 3.04 MB]
• Mailing Centers / Post Offices [PDF - 778 KB]
• Medical Offices [PDF - 760 KB]
• Multifamily Housing [PDF - 927 KB]
• Offices [PDF - 819 KB]
• Retail Stores [PDF, 339 KB]
• Senior Living Communities and Residential Care Facilities [PDF - 796 KB]
• Supermarkets and Food Stores [PDF - 820 KB]
• Warehouses [PDF - 2.78 MB]
• Worship Facilities [PDF - 634 KB]

Technical documents for ENERGY STAR scores in the United States and Canada

• Data Center Estimates [PDF - 500 KB]
• Parking [PDF - 259 KB]
• Swimming Pools [PDF - 600 KB]

Other technical reference documents

• ENERGY STAR Score [PDF - 932 KB]
• Canadian Energy Use Intensity by Property Type [PDF - 1516 KB]
• Greenhouse Gas Intensity by Region and Property Type in Canada [PDF - 815 KB]
• Climate and Weather [PDF - 824 KB]
• Source Energy [PDF - 369 KB]
• Green Power [PDF - 333 KB]
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions [PDF - 579 KB]
• Thermal Energy Conversions [PDF - 468 KB]
• U.S. Energy Use Intensity by Property Type [PDF - 402 KB]

For additional information, see the Eligibility criteria for the 1-100 ENERGY STAR score.