How do I update the Gross Floor Area of my property in ESPM?

Modified on Thu, 1 May at 4:56 PM

The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of your property may need to be updated in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for various reasons including: building renovations, an initial miscalculation, or a value differing from the GFA in the BESP's Covered Buildings List.


The Gross Floor Area must be updated in two locations to avoid triggering an error alert in ESPM – both locations are found on the 'Details' tab of your property:


Location 1 - The "Property GFA - Self-Reported" on the Details tab


  • Enter the new Gross Floor Area value then click 'Update Property'



Location 2 - Action drop-down menu under ‘Property Uses and Use Details’

  • Click 'Edit Use Details'

  • Click into the 'Value' field and type in the new Gross Floor Area value

  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and click 'Save'




ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager has additional resources on this topic:


To contact the Help Desk, Submit a Ticket for 'Help using Energy Star Portfolio Manager'.

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