ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry
Apply to take the challenge
Reduce your facility’s energy by 10% within 5 years. Achieving this goal will earn you ENERGY STAR® recognition. You can proudly display the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry logo – a recognized name in industrial energy efficiency.
Why you should participate
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- reduce costs
- increase profitability
- protect the environment
- earn ENERGY STAR® recognition
- no cost registration
Who can participate
To be eligible for recognition, your facility must:
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have at least 50% of its energy use in manufacturing, and research and development
How to participate
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Step 1: Request the participant handbook by email at: ENERGYSTAR-Industry@canada.ca.
We will send you the Challenge application package and support you through the process.
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Step 2: Follow these steps to make it happen
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The energy use data must cover the whole facility.
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Use a method of your choice.
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The baseline must include a continuous 12-month period.
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Establish an Energy Tracking Plan and maintain records.
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Complete the registration form and submit to ENERGYSTAR-Industry@canada.ca.
* Note: Standard processing time is within 30 business days.
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Compare energy intensity reductions over at least 12 consecutive months against the baseline period.
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Provide the Statement of Energy Improvement, the P. Eng. verification checklist and the recognition application form.
ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry recognition
Facilities that achieve the goal will receive:
- an official ENERGY STAR certificate from NRCan
- a congratulatory letter from NRCan to the company’s CEO, highlighting the facility’s accomplishments
- recognition on the ENERGY STAR website
- use of ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry logo
Useful resources
Share with your management, colleagues and staff:
- Challenge overview (PDF, 311 KB)
- Guidelines for Energy Management (PDF, 1.05 MB)
The ENERGY STAR® name and symbol are trademarks registered in Canada by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are administered and promoted by Natural Resources Canada.
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