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Two weeks ago, Congress approved funding for an energy performance and environmental sustainability program that will impact facilities and their cleaning teams. Specifically, the ENERGY STAR program is authorized to receive $33 million in federal funding for the 2026 fiscal year. The measure sparked comment from industry groups, such as the Building Operating Management Association (BOMA), who voiced its support for the move.

“More than 250,000 buildings across America rely on the Energy Star portfolio manager program to help monitor energy use, comply with local regulations, and save money for their tenants,” shares Mary Lue Peck, BOMA President and COO. “So yes, we are 100 percent invested in the program.”

Recently, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) released its own statement, applauding the recent action.

"IFMA has long supported pragmatic, bipartisan programs like ENERGY STAR that have a substantial and measurable impact on building operations, maintenance, and performance," says Michael V. Geary, IFMA President and CEO. "Across four decades, ENERGY STAR has been a proven and reliable tool for facility managers, providing consistent data on energy consumption to improve efficiency, productivity, and operations for organizations and their building portfolios."