Property Size

Existing buildings 20,000 Sq. Ft. or larger.

Annual benchmarking reporting requires 12 calendar months of whole-building energy, and building use data. For example, in 2025, building owners must report 12 months of 2024 data.

April 22, annually. Benchmarking reports must be submitted on an annual basis using the previous year’s data via ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®. This is the EPA’s benchmarking tool that is used for compliance reporting in most ordinances across the country.

Building Performance Standards (BPS) are often considered Phase II of these building energy use ordinances. After reporting your benchmarking data, many ordinances require you to make changes to the building’s operations or equipment to lower energy use over time.

Portland does not requires covered properties to meet building performance standards. However covered buildings do need to comply with Oregon State BEPS policy in addition to this requirement.

Failure to comply with Portland’s Commercial Building Energy Reporting Policy will result in a $500 fine per building every 90 days until in compliance.

CONTACT US HERE to learn more and get started with compliance.

Portland Benchmarking compliance can be confusing and hard to navigate. Bringing on a consultant like VCA Green streamlines the entire process while ensuring accurate reporting. We also offer free consultations with our benchmarking clients to review the reports and identify inefficiencies to improve.

Ordinances such as Portland Commercial Building Energy Reporting are already in effect across the country, and deadlines are rapidly approaching. Retrieving historical building data will take time, especially when coordinating with property managers and utilities.

Waiting until the last minute risks missing compliance windows resulting in fines and enforcement penalties. VCA Green takes every measure to ensure complete and accurate data collection. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you will reach compliance.

Tier 1 Building

Hotels, motels, and non-residential buildings 35,000 Sq. Ft. and larger.

Schools, university, agricultural, and energy-intensive buildings like hospitals not included.

Tier 2 Building

Multifamily residentials, hospitals, schools, and dormitories 35,000 Sq. Ft. or larger.

OR

Hotels, motels, and non-residential use buildings from 20,000 to 35,000 Sq. Ft.

Building Performance Standards (BPS) are often considered Phase II of these building energy use ordinances. After reporting your benchmarking data, many ordinances require you to make changes to the building’s operations or equipment to lower energy use over time.

Under Oregon BEPS, both Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings must complete the following before their compliance date:

• Submit an application for the building.
• Determine an Energy Use Intensity Target (EUIt) based on building type and operation.
• Calculate the Energy Use Intensity (EUI) from 12 continuous months of data (benchmarking).

Tier 1 buildings must also implement the following:

• Operations and Maintenance Programs (O&M).
• Energy Management Plan (EMP).
• Meet their EUIt.

Tier 1 buildings that do not expect to meet their energy target by their compliance date must take further action:

• Report on their expected status 180 days before compliance date.
• Perform an energy audit and life cycle cost assessment before their compliance date.
• Implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures that reduce EUI.
• Calculate and report on the building’s updated EUI as milestones are reached.

Tier 1 BPS Due Date

June 1, 2028 – Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel over 200,000 Sq. Ft.

June 1, 2029 – Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel between 90,000 and 200,000 Sq. Ft.

June 1, 2030 – Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel between 35,000 and 90,000 Sq. Ft.

Tier 2 BPS Due Date

July 1, 2028 – All Tier 2 buildings

Failure to comply with Oregon Building Performance Standards may result in a fine up to $5,000 plus one dollar per square foot every year while the violation continues. Failure to meet an EUIt will result in a $1,500 fine plus $0.20 per square foot per year.

* Fines only apply to Tier 1 buildings.

CONTACT US HERE to learn more and get started with compliance.

Oregon State BPS compliance can be confusing and hard to navigate. Bringing on a consultant like VCA Green streamlines the entire process while ensuring accurate reporting. We also offer free consultations with our benchmarking clients to review the reports and identify inefficiencies to improve.

Ordinances such as Oregon State BPS are already in effect across the country, and deadlines are rapidly approaching. Retrieving historical building data will take time, especially when coordinating with property managers and utilities.

Waiting until the last minute risks missing compliance windows resulting in fines and enforcement penalties. VCA Green takes every measure to ensure complete and accurate data collection. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you will reach compliance.