AASHE is currently developing the second major revision of STARS, version 3.0, the vision for which was established by the STARS Steering Committee in 2019. In accordance with the STARS Technical Development Policy, provisional drafts of the new version are being published for public comment. The feedback provided will be published here and analyzed by AASHE staff to inform further revisions, subject to approval by the STARS Steering Committee (SC).
The projected release date for the new Technical Manual is currently Q4 2023. Progress will be publicly documented in a Trello Board and development timeline. If you missed a specific public comment period, your feedback is still welcome via the STARS Suggestion Box.
Investment
Public comment period opened 24 January 2023 and closed 7 March 2023.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Public comment period opened 1 November and closed 31 December 2022.
Wellbeing & Work
Public comment period opened 1 November and closed 31 December 2022.
Procurement & Waste
Public comment period opened 20 September and closed 31 October 2022.
Water Use
Public comment period opened 26 July and closed 31 August 2022.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Energy & Climate
Public comment period opened 2 May and closed 18 June 2022.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Public Engagement
Public comment period opened 15 March 2022 and closed 30 April 2022.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Campus Engagement
Public comment period opened 15 March 2022 and closed 30 April 2022.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Curriculum
Public comment period opened 6 January 2022 and closed 3 March 2022.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Research
Public comment period opened 6 January 2022 and closed 3 March 2022.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Buildings & Grounds
Public comment period opened 1 November 2021 and closed 31 December 2021.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved by the STARS Steering Committee)
Transportation
Public comment period opened 21 September 2021 and closed 31 October 2021.
- Draft shared for public comment
- Comments received
- Revised draft (provisionally approved the STARS Steering Committee)
Forthcoming in 2023
Food & Dining
Coordination & Planning