. An energy rating system for public buildings will be developed and used starting in 2011 Initiate an Energy Rating system for Government office buildings Develop a Building Energy Performance Directive In order to meet the Building Energy Performance Directive, all new offices/structures will be required to have their energy efficiency assessed and certified by an expert. This energy assessment will be extended to existing national government buildings. A Building Energy Rating "table" will be developed and will provide information on the building's energy use. This table can be used to demonstrate improvements over time, while all national government buildings will be required to display their rating. Additionally, this will encourage transparency of energy performance by the building tenant. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ACTION: