A typical laboratory is three to four times more energy intensive than an average commercial building and can account for up to 70% of a campus' energy footprint, making laboratories a key focal area for energy and carbon management strategies at universities, corporations, national laboratories, hospitals, and federal agencies. If all laboratory buildings in the country improved their energy efficiency by 20%, annual energy and cost savings could reach about 40 trillion BTUs and $1 billion. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Smart Labs Accelerator helps partners document model strategies that include operational changes, technological upgrades, and strategic energy management approaches. During this webinar, we'll give a demonstration of the Laboratory Benchmarking Tool, focusing on the new features and how best to use them to further your sustainability goals. We'll also explain why a strong benchmarking tool is so important for labs, why submitting your data strengthens the LBT, and where we're planning on expanding the tool's functionality next, including a new module to benchmark operational practices in laboratories. The training will also highlight selected user perspectives.