The EDGE User Guide explains how to use the IFC EDGE software to assess energy, water, and material efficiency for all building types.
The EDGE User Guide, published by the International Finance Corporation, provides detailed instructions for the EDGE software version 2.1. It covers the full range of energy‑efficiency, water‑efficiency and material‑efficiency measures available in the program, and explains how to locate and apply each measure within the software.
The guide also describes the certification process, the roles of project team members, and the documentation required to demonstrate compliance with EDGE performance criteria. Appendices include lookup tables, reference data, and policy updates.
| Software version | 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Revision date | 2018‑12‑19 |
Use the measure number (e.g., HTE11) and search for it, or refer to the lookup tables at the back of the guide to find the corresponding measure code.
Project teams must provide brief system descriptions, calculation data, manufacturer data sheets, and installation evidence to prove that each measure meets the minimum performance criteria.
Project administrators and EDGE experts can create, edit, and delete project data, while project viewers can only track progress.