Overview
Properties in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager can be imported into B3 as new buildings and sites. This can be done through the ENERGY STAR Connection Wizard link within the New Site/Building Wizard in the Data tab.
Instructions
B3 provides step by step instructions on how to share the site data in ENERGY STAR with B3 Benchmarking. The user can also hide these instructions if needed. These steps are required for each property that is being shared.
In order to link the correct property to B3, the Portfolio Manager Property ID must be entered in the textbox on step three.
All meters associated with the property in ENERGY STAR will be listed, along with synchronization options. By default, all meters will be marked for creation in B3.
A summary will be shown of the property and meters about to be created. It is important for the user to confirm all data before finishing the import. Once completed, the data will be present within the organization. The property will be checked nightly for new meter readings.
B3 Benchmarking also supports fully automated synchronization with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, in which ENERGY STAR drives all property and meter changes back to B3.