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2025 Energy Benchmarking Deadlines
Like the tax season, there is now a benchmarking season for owners and managers of multifamily and commercial properties. Unlike the tax season though, different cities and states have different filing deadlines. If you need help filing your report, contact us today for a no obligation consultation.
California Assembly Bill 802 (AB 802)
Assembly Bill 802 (AB-802) established the California Building Energy Benchmarking Program. This ordinance mandates annual energy benchmarking for commercial and multifamily buildings larger than 50,000 sq ft. THE DEADLINE IS JUNE 1 EVERY YEAR.
San Jose Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance (EW BPO)
The Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance (EWBPO) is a policy implemented by the City of San Jose to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability. The ordinance requires non-residential buildings over 20,000 square feet and multifamily buildings with five or more units to disclose their energy and water usage and to conduct energy and water audits at specific intervals.
Energy Benchmarking
Energy benchmarking ordinances require building owners to track and report energy performance data. The goal is to raise awareness, identify areas for improvement, and create a competitive market for energy-efficient buildings.
Free Energy Benchmarking Service for Non-Profit Organizations
As a business, we believe in the importance of supporting our community and giving back whenever possible. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our commitment to offering free energy benchmarking services to a limited number of non-profit organizations including K-12 schools, museums, and hospitals.
Los Angeles Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Program (LA EBEWE)
The Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency Program (EBEWE) in the City of Los Angeles consists of two parts: 1) Benchmarking and 2) Audits and Retro-Commissioning (A/RCx). It requires building owners to submit an annual energy and water usage report and submit an energy audit and retro-commissioning report, performed by a qualified professional, every 5 years.
ENERGY STAR Certification
ENERGY STAR certification is a voluntary program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that recognizes buildings that meet energy efficiency standards set by the EPA.