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.
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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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.
Understanding Energy Benchmarking in DC
Read this resource to learn how to check building ENERGY STAR scores for DC and what the key terms mean.
Putting Data to Work: Using Data from Action-Oriented Energy Efficiency Programs and Policies
Audit, Retrocommissioning, and Building Performance Standard Implementation Considerations for Policymakers This resource was developed as part of Putting Data to Work, a multi-year pilot project that analyzed ways to use building performance data generated by city policies to improve energy efficiency program design and delivery in the District of Columbia and New York City. Putting … Continued
City Energy Project: Introduction to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing for City Officials
This factsheet describes what PACE financing is, how it works, and what city governments can do to implement a PACE program for private sector buildings.
City Energy Project: New York City’s Approach to Self-Funding of Municipal Buildings
This case study lays out how New York City put in place a self-funding model to enable investments in energy efficiency over a 10 year period.
City Energy Project: How Cities Can Educate Lenders on Energy Efficiency
This fact sheet provides an overview of how city officials can help educate lenders about the benefits of energy-efficient buildings and how it can relate to underwriting standards.
City Energy Project: Must Haves for Publicly Launching and Ongoing Communications
This guide is designed to help city government staff work with internal communications teams, stakeholders, media, and the broader community when publicly launching a program.