Map: National BPS Coalition Participating Jurisdictions
Participating jurisdictions are committed to passing a building performance policy.
Energy Benchmarking
Benchmarking means measuring a building’s energy use and then comparing it to the average for similar buildings. It allows owners and occupants to understand their building’s relative energy performance, and helps identify opportunities to cut energy waste. We believe that sharing this data can also drive the market to recognize and reward energy efficiency and create a continuous cycle of improvement and demand for high-performing buildings.
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Canadian Policies for Existing Buildings: Benchmarking, Transparency, and Beyond
This map highlights Canadian policies for existing buildings.
Incorporating Equity into Energy Benchmarking: Guidance for Practitioners
Best practices in equity and benchmarking compiled from local government and policy practioners
Implementing Energy Audit and Tune-Up Policies
Building audit and tune-up policies can improve energy efficiency and building performance while reducing city carbon emissions and operational costs.
Map: Building Performance Standards
This map summarizes at a glance which U.S. jurisdictions have passed building performance standards for commercial buildings that require performance improvements in a wide range of buildings over time. It is part of a larger suite of BPS-focused resources, all of which are available at imt.org/bps. This map will be kept current as jurisdictions pass … Continued
Comparison of U.S. Building Performance Standards
This matrix compares the requirements of building performance standards in U.S. cities and states.
Comparison of U.S. Building Audit, Retuning, and Retrocommissioning Policies
This matrix compares the requirements of commercial building audit, retuning, and retrocommissioning (RCx) policies in U.S. cities and states.
City Energy Project: Breaking Down the Bottom Line: The Business Case for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
This City Energy Project resource dives into the business case for energy efficiency in buildings, and includes commentary from three real estate companies leading efficiency and sustainability.
BEPS Targets for New Construction in DC
Guidance on designing buildings that will adhere tighter energy efficiency and performance standards under DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards.
Common Errors in DC Energy Benchmarking
Avoid mistakes in measuring your building’s energy performance.