STARS 1.0

STARS 1.0, which launched on January 19, 2010, after a three-year development process, is the current version of STARS.  It is the first version of STARS in which participants can earn a rating.

STARS 1.0 Technical Manual

The STARS 1.0 Technical Manual (pdf) is the go-to guide for the STARS credits. The document includes details about each STARS credit, including the credit criteria, a description of how points are earned, the reporting fields that participants complete to document that they earn the credit, guidance on measurement, relevant definitions, and examples. In addition, the document provides background on how the system was developed, how ratings are calculated, and more.

While no major changes were made between this document and the Early Release edition, participants who have been using the Early Release edition may wish to consult the Record of Changes (pdf), which details the differences between the documents. 

 STARS 1.0 Credit Checklist

The STARS 1.0 Credit Checklist provides a quick snapshot of the credits included in STARS 1.0. 

Download a PDF version (pdf) or Excel version (xls).