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The Energy Star integration connects Nectar to EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM). Nectar aggregates meter data by site and syncs it to ESPM as monthly consumption per utility type.

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Portfolio hub

Navigate to Data Export > Integrations > Energy Star to access the portfolio hub. The page includes:
  • Metrics summary — Year-over-year comparison of synced properties and consumption
  • Tabs — Sync & Download, Properties, History, Discrepancies, Configuration

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Sync & Download tab

Run exports to push data to ESPM. Configure utility type, date range, sites, and whether to include flagged bills. A progress dialog shows sync status; on success, data appears in ESPM. Export history is listed below the form.

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Properties tab

A table of all Nectar sites linked to ESPM properties. Each row shows property name, address, sync status, last synced date, and discrepancy count. Click a row to open the property detail page.

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History tab

Past sync and export runs with status, date, and download links. Filter by status or date range.

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Discrepancies tab

Compare Nectar data against ESPM to find mismatches. Use the Table or Grid view:
  • Table view — Rows per site and month with Nectar usage, ESPM usage, difference, and status. Filter by year, utility type, status, or site.
  • Grid view — Site × month matrix with color-coded cells. Click a cell to see details and run Sync or Push.
Statuses: Synced, Discrepancy (values differ), Missing in ESPM (needs push), Missing in Nectar (data in ESPM but not Nectar).

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Configuration tab

Manage the link between Nectar sites and ESPM properties. Sections:
  • Linked properties — Nectar sites with externalId set to an ESPM property ID
  • Unmatched ESPM properties — ESPM properties with no matching Nectar site
  • Unlinked Nectar sites — Sites without an ESPM property ID
Link a site by setting its externalId to the ESPM property ID. Unlink by clearing the field.

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Property detail page

Click a property in the Properties tab to open the detail page. It includes:
  • Property header — View on ESPM, Sync now, actions dropdown
  • Building details — Address, property type, floor area, year built (from ESPM)
  • Commodity tabs (Electricity, Natural Gas) — Monthly comparison table (Nectar vs ESPM), usage chart, contributing meters, contributing bills
Expand a month row to see the bills that contributed to that month’s Nectar total. Use Sync or Push to resolve discrepancies.

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FAQ

Each Nectar site with externalId set to an ESPM property ID is treated as that property. All meters under the site are aggregated by utility type and synced as a single ESPM meter per commodity.
Push sends data that does not yet exist on ESPM. Sync updates data that already exists on ESPM but differs from Nectar. Use Push for missing months; use Sync to correct discrepancies.
Yes. From the Sync tab, select the date range and sites. The sync runs for all selected properties. From the Discrepancies tab, you can select multiple rows and run a bulk sync.
The property view compares Nectar against ESPM for one commodity at a time (for example electricity vs. natural gas). Pick the utility type and date range in the toolbar so charts and tables load the correct units and ESPM comparison for that commodity.
Confirm you selected both a utility type and a complete date range. If filters look correct but data is still missing, verify the site is linked to an ESPM property and that bills exist for that period in Data Inventory. Email [email protected] with the property and month if the issue persists.
Sync & Download pushes aggregated data from the portfolio hub. Property detail is for drilling into a single linked property, comparing months, and resolving discrepancies with Push or Sync actions on that page.