Energy Benchmarking in Boston — What is BERDO?

December 3, 2024 admin

Cities around the US are implementing energy benchmarking laws. Boston is paving the way for energy efficiency with their Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). The BERDO energy benchmarking ordinance provides an excellent opportunity for commercial real estate owners to improve their energy performance while saving money and staying ahead of future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction requirements. If you're a property owner or manager in the city, staying compliant with BERDO is crucial—and Green Econome is here to help.

What is BERDO Energy Benchmarking in Boston?

Passed in 2013, Boston's Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires large commercial and residential buildings to report their annual energy and water usage by May 15th annually to the city, as well as stating emissions standards every 5 years, starting in 2025 or 2030 depending on building size. This regulation applies to:

Residential buildings that have 15 or more units

Non-residential buildings that are 20,000 square feet or larger

Parcels with multiple buildings totaling at least 20,000 square feet or 15 units

What are the Benefits of BERDO?

Failing to meet BERDO energy benchmarking reporting requirements can result in penalties of up to $1,000/day!

But beyond compliance, energy benchmarking through ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® can help property owners identify areas for efficiency improvements and cost savings. Tracking and optimizing energy usage can significantly increase the value of your commercial property. Buildings that perform better in energy efficiency often attract more tenants and offer long-term savings on utility bills. By staying ahead of Boston’s energy benchmarking ordinance, you’ll ensure your property remains competitive in the city's fast-growing commercial real estate market.

Maximize Energy Efficiency in Boston with Green Econome’s Energy Benchmarking Services

With over 20 years of combined experience in commercial real estate and benchmarking, Green Econome’s expert team is here to take the stress of BERDO compliance off your plate. Don’t wait until the last minute—get in touch with Green Econome today to simplify the compliance process and unlock energy savings for your property. For more information on how we can assist with Boston BERDO compliance, or energy benchmarking for commercial properties in any US state, contact Green Econome today!

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Media

IMN Spotlight Podcast with Marika Erdely

October 23, 2024 admin

In this episode of IMN's Spotlight Podcast: Shining the Light on Real Estate Market Players, Green Econome's founder Marika Erdely sits down to talk about what running a woman-owned business focusing on ESG in commercial real estate is like. She discusses the importance of energy benchmarking, successful case studies, mentorship, and the future potential of Green Econome and the industry.

You don't want to miss this tell-all episode! You can listen to this episode and more on IMN's Spotlight Podcast on SoundCloud or Spotify.

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CREW OC Behind the Logo: Spotlight on Green Econome

May 15, 2024 admin

Sit down with Green Econome's own Marika Erdely and the inimitable Kate Shoemaker of Assured Partners and CREW Orange County, and enjoy this episode of "Behind The Logo".

In this fun and candid conversation, Kate and Marika discuss everything from the "Need to Do Initiative" of energy efficiency and sustainability in CRE, Arnold Schwarzenegger, networking scaries, and building a better future for all.

As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier business organization, CREW Orange County transforms the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network’s membership of 12,000 professionals in over 75 major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines.

Head over to CREW Orange County to explore their mission, community, and opportunities to connect.

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Decarbonization Insights

ESG Explained: How the SEC is Influencing Commercial Real Estate

May 14, 2024 Marika Erdely

Here at Green Econome, we've been at the forefront of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting, eagerly anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruling on mandatory disclosures for public companies. Fundamentally, ESG is a way of doing business. Green Econome lives in the world of the “E”, the “Environmental” with our ENERGY STAR® benchmarking and energy and water efficiency services. While we recognize that the “S” and the “G” are equally important for businesses to report on, we are going to focus on the “E” and how that relates to the SEC’s new ruling. Let’s get into it.

Unpacking the SEC Climate-Related Disclosures

What are public companies required to report and how does that intersect with commercial real estate? On March 6, 2024, the SEC passed legislation requiring public companies to measure their Scope 1 and 2 emissions as part of their annual reporting and include how climate risk will affect their businesses in the near future. This ruling is meant to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures. The SEC also included a materiality clause to help guide businesses as to what to report. Although, it's important to note that since March, there has been intense business opposition. But let’s get to the bottom line here: what are Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and why do we need to report on them?

Defining Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions

Basically, Scope 1 is for all direct Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions through the combustion of gas in buildings or by the business’ fleet. Scope 2 is indirect emissions for the electricity the business is consuming from the grid. Both emissions are part of the collection of data standard to ENERGY STAR benchmarking. Scope 3, although significant, was not included in the SEC’s ruling.

The ‘E’ in ESG is where Green Econome thrives

We are here to ENERGY STAR Benchmark your portfolio to meet your “E” goals and reduce the operating costs of your building. As a woman-owned, full-service energy and water efficiency construction and consulting company, we have over 20 years of combined experience. We provide accurate benchmarking services and insights to recommend solutions and incentives that will increase the NOI and market value of your property. Let us help you better understand and accomplish your property's ESG goals to reduce emissions and meet science-based targets (SBTi).

Contact Founder and CEO Marika Erdely
Mobile: 818-681-5750
Email: [email protected]

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News Recognition

Two Years Strong: Green Econome Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

March 26, 2024 admin

Los Angeles, CA (March 26, 2024) - Green Econome is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a second consecutive year.

Green Econome Founder and CEO, Marika Erdely reflects on the meaning of this award, “I am incredibly proud to be an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, two years in a row. Since founding this company in 2009 from scratch, to being acknowledged by the EPA for the quality work we do, I am very appreciative of the hard work and integrity of our team, and our clients who entrust us with their business. We have achieved this recognition together.”

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy. ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies. These efforts have saved more than five trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity over the past 30 years. In 2023, Green Econome benchmarked over 1,200 buildings, with 9 buildings earning their first-ever ENERGY STAR certification. Through ENERGY STAR^® Portfolio Manager^® web services, Green Econome introduced custom analytics and client reports in 2023, and is developing a client dashboard, further customizing how clients can view and interact with their building data.

“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda creates unprecedented opportunity to build a clean energy economy, and private sector partners through programs like ENERGY STAR are leading the way,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “I congratulate this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners for their innovation and leadership, in delivering cost-effective energy-efficient solutions that create jobs, address climate change, and contribute to a healthier environment for all.”

Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. For a complete list of 2024 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

About Green Econome

Green Econome is a woman-owned small business in the dynamic intersection of sustainability and commercial real estate, providing energy and water efficiency compliance, consulting, and construction services nationwide. Our integrated team has over 20 years of combined experience finding energy-efficient solutions that positively affect market valuations, reduce environmental impact, meet ESG and sustainability goals, and ensure regulatory compliance.

About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR^® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners helped American families and businesses avoid more than $500 billion in energy costs and achieve more than 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions. More background information about ENERGY STAR’s impacts can be found at www.energystar.gov/impacts.

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Energy Policy

California Assembly Bill 802

February 16, 2024 admin

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EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

WHAT IS BENCHMARKING?

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WHAT IS THE CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 802?

Commercial buildings with more than 50,000 sq. ft. and no residential utility accounts, and multifamily residential buildings with more than 50,000 sq. ft. and 17 or more utility accounts must submit whole-building energy benchmarking reports annually.

AB 802 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Policy

CLEAN ENERGY AND POLLUTION REDUCTION ACT SB 350

Bill Text

CA ASSEMBLY BILL 802

Enforcing Agency

CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC)

Size of Property

50,000 SQ. FT. AND ABOVE

Property Type

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

Required Information

12 MONTHS ENERGY AND BUILDING USE DATA

Phase II Building Performance
Standards

N/A

Due Date

JUNE 1, ANNUALLY

Fees

N/A

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EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

No/temporary certificate of occupancy for more than half of the reporting calendar year.
The building is scheduled to be demolished one year or less from the reporting date.
Condominium complexes.
When more than half of the gross floor area of a building is used for scientific experiments requiring controlled environments, or for manufacturing with production lines or industrial purposes.
The building is in compliance with its local disclosure law listed on the CEC’s website (e.g. City of LA’s EBEWE), granted that the square footage requirements are met by each program.

PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT

Public Resource Code #25321 states:¨If after five working days, the owner does not comply, the owner will be subject to a civil penalty (after a hearing that complies with constitutional requirements. Civil Penalty will not be less than $500 nor more than $2,000 for each category of data for each day the violation existed and continues to exist.”

WHAT IS BENCHMARKING

ENERGY STAR benchmarking measures a building's efficiency performance by calculating its energy/water, and property use data, then compares those metrics to similar buildings in the EPA's software. The building may receive an ENERGY STAR score from 1-100, with 100 being the most energy efficient. Eligible building types with a score over 75 may be eligible for ENERGY STAR Certification.

AS BENCHMARKING CONSULTANTS AND ESG REPORTING EXPERTS, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO DEVELOP A BUILDING PERFORMANCE BASELINE FOR COMPLIANCE

Green Econome takes an accurate, efficient, and comprehensive approach to ENERGY STAR® benchmarking that ensures you receive meaningful data about the performance of your building for disclosure compliance, ESG reporting, green loans, auditing, or whatever your project needs may be. Our property use details and utility data collection, review, and verification process leads to complete benchmarking.

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Energy Policy

Los Angeles Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Program

February 1, 2024 admin

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EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

PHASE II BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

LA EBEWE PHASE II A/RCx COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE

PERFORMANCE PATHWAY DETAIL

PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY DETAIL

GREEN ECONOME PHASE II PROCESS

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WHAT IS THE LOS ANGELES EXISTING BUILDINGS ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAM?

The City of Los Angeles Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Program (EBEWE), is a two-part local ordinance. Phase I benchmarking requires commercial buildings with more than 20,000 sq. ft. and no residential utility accounts, and multifamily residential buildings with more than 20,000 sq. ft. and 17 or more utility accounts to submit whole-building energy and water benchmarking reports annually. Phase II Audit/Retro-commissioning (A/RCx) requirements are due every five years and compliance is based on the benchmarking results and performance of the building.

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LA EBEWE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Policy

LOS ANGELES' GREEN NEW DEAL

Bill Text

DIVISION 97 TO THE LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE (LAMC)

Enforcing Agency

LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF BUILDING AND SAFETY (LADBS)

Size of Property

20,000 SQ. FT. AND ABOVE

Property Type

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

Required Information

12 MONTHS ENERGY, WATER AND BUILDING USE DATA

Phase II Building Performance
Standards

AUDITS & RETRO-COMMISSIONING (A/RCx) REQUIREMENT

Due Date

BENCHMARKING: JUNE 1, ANNUALLY

A/RCx REQUIREMENT: EVERY 5 YEARS

Fees

$66.41 ANNUAL BENCHMARKING REGISTRATION FEE

$199.22 5-YEAR A/RCx REGISTRATION FEE

EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

The building is scheduled to be demolished within the calendar year.
The building is and/or was unoccupied for the entire compliance year.
The building did not receive energy or water service during the entire compliance year.
The building use types are excluded in 91.9703. SCOPE.

Compliance List: LA City Public Disclosure Dashboard

PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT

$202 non-compliance fee. Payment of this fine does not constitute compliance.

PHASE II BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Every 5 years, covered buildings must undergo an ASHRAE Level II Energy & Water Audit and Retro-Commissioning (A/RCx), unless they meet certain energy and/or water exemptions.

OPTION 1

PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

Meet Energy and/or Water Exemptions based on program-defined efficiency standards.

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OPTION 2

PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY

Perform an ASHRAE Level II Energy and/or Water Audit and Retro-Commissioning (A/RCx) Report.

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LA EBEWE PHASE II A/RCx COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE

LAST DIGIT OF DBS BUILDING ID	INITIAL COMPLIANCE DUE DATE	ENERGY CONSUMPTION COMPARATIVE PERIOD	NEXT COMPLIANCE DUE DATE
0 or 1	Dec 1, 2021 Sept 7, 2023*	Dec 1, 2016 - Dec 1, 2021 Sept 1, 2018 - Sept 1, 2023	Dec 1, 2026
2 or 3	Dec 1, 2022 Sept 7, 2023*	Dec 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2022 Sept 1, 2018 - Sept 1, 2023	Dec 1, 2027
4 or 5	Dec 1, 2023*	Dec 1, 2018 - Dec 1, 2023	Dec 1, 2028
6 or 7	Dec 1, 2024	Dec 1, 2019 - Dec 1, 2024	Dec 1, 2029
8 or 9	Dec 1, 2025	Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2025	Dec 1, 2030

* Bold text (0-3) reflects the reissued due date from tolled deadlines.
* Green Econome can provide historic benchmarking and Phase II reporting, to bring any past-due EBEWE compliance up to date.

OPTION 1: PERFORMANCE PATHWAY DETAIL

Buildings that meet an Energy Exemption are not required to have an Energy Audit & RCx. Likewise, buildings that meet a Water Exemption are not required to have a Water Audit & RCx. All Energy and Water Exemptions, except Water Exemption #4, must be certified by a California-licensed architect or engineer.

ENERGY EXEMPTIONS

Buildings must meet one of the following requirements to be exempt:

ENERGY STAR Certification for the building’s compliance year (CY). Requires ENERGY STAR score greater than 75.
ENERGY STAR Certification for two of the three years preceding the building’s compliance year. Requires ENERGY STAR score greater than 75.
For property types not eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR score, the building must perform 25% better than the national median of similar building types.
The building has reduced its Source Energy Use Intensity (EUI) by 15% when compared to the five years before a building’s compliance due date.
A building that does not have a central cooling system or has a cooling system having an aggregate input capacity of less than 100 refrigeration tons (1,200,000 Btu/h) and has completed four of six prescribed measures within the five-year Phase II compliance cycle, in accordance with Title 24, and permitted when required.
The building is new and has been occupied for less than five years based on the Temporary or Final Certificate of Occupancy.
The tenant pays the energy and water bills as specified in Section 91.9704.

WATER EXEMPTIONS

Buildings must meet one of the following requirements to be exempt:

The building has reduced its Water Use Intensity by at least 20% when compared to the five years prior to the building’s compliance due date.
A building with no central cooling system or a cooling system that does not operate by the consumption of water as part of the cooling process and has installed two of the three prescribed measures within the five-year Phase II compliance cycle, in accordance with Title 24, and permitted when required.
The building’s water use conforms to the LA Municipal and Title 24 Code in effect at any time during the five-year compliance cycle.
The building is new and has been occupied for less than five years based on the Temporary or Final Certificate of Occupancy.
The tenant pays the energy and water bills as specified in Section 91.9704.

OPTION 2: PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY DETAIL

ASHRAE LEVEL II AUDIT (A)

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level II Audit includes an in-depth identification and documentation of a building’s energy and water-use equipment, by examining existing conditions to pinpoint potential areas of improvement for energy and water efficiency. A building must meet or exceed ASHRAE Level II standards to comply.

RETRO-COMMISSIONING REPORT (RCx)

The report creates a schedule of maintenance and repairs (i.e. “tune-ups”) for existing building systems (energy and water). The owner does not have to utilize these options to comply with the ordinance. The owner must only be informed that such options and incentives exist.

GREEN ECONOME PHASE II (A/RCx) PROCESS

1. Evaluate the Phase I benchmarking report(s) for the building's least-cost path to Phase II compliance (or complete benchmarking, if annual disclosure hasn't been met).
2. Provide Phase II proposals for applicable services.
3. Upon signed agreement, fulfill Phase II services, submit compliance requirements to the City, and provide reports to the building owner/representative.

Meeting exemptions can save up to 65% off the cost of a full ASHRAE Level II Audit/RCx Report. If you need benchmarking performed or an evaluation of your existing benchmarking report, please contact us right away. Our company has been working with Los Angeles EBEWE compliance since the beginning.

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Renewables and CA Real Estate with Marika Erdely

January 31, 2024 admin

In this episode of The Commercial Real Estate Report podcast, Chris Berg of Abernathey Holdings and Green Econome Founder and CEO, Marika Erdely take a deep dive into:

Solar and clean energy requirements in CA
The positive impacts of ESG
Challenges facing CRE and building performance
Financial incentives and the tax benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act

The Commercial Real Estate Report is dedicated to bringing you in-depth analyses, market trends, and expert opinions from the world of commercial real estate. Whether you're an investor, a developer, or simply someone interested in the dynamics of commercial properties, they've got you covered. Find them on YouTube @TheCommercialRealEstate. Listen, share, subscribe.

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Events

January 10, 2024 CREW Connections Lunch & Learn

January 4, 2024 Karalyn Shima Honea

CREW Orange County and Green Econome present Connections 2024 Outlook Lunch and Learn

Please join us on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, for lunch, learning, and networking at Tangram Interiors' beautiful space in Newport Beach. Green Econome CEO, Marika Erdely will be discussing:

What you need to know about energy and water disclosure laws for existing buildings.
Critical insight into ESG and its impact on commercial real estate.
Available utility incentives and tax benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for new development, renovations, and efficiency upgrades.

Space is limited. Registration is required and closes on January 9, 2024 at noon. We hope to see you there!

CREW Connections 2024 Outlook Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, January 10th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tangram Interiors
1375 Dove Street, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Energy Policy

Chula Vista Building Energy Saving Ordinance

December 1, 2023 admin

COMPLIANCE GUIDE

WHAT IS THE CHULA VISTA BUILDING ENERGY SAVING ORDINANCE (BESO)?

The Chula Vista Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO), is a citywide energy benchmarking & building performance program requiring owners of existing commercial and multifamily buildings to report energy use annually, using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, meet building performance standards every 5 years, and demonstrate improvements every 10 years.

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BESO PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Policy

CITY OF CHULA VISTA CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

Bill Text

CHULA VISTA BUILDING ENERGY SAVING ORDINANCE

Enforcing Agency

CITY OF CHULA VISTA

Size of Property

20,000 SQ. FT. AND ABOVE

Property Type

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

Required Information

12 MONTHS ENERGY AND BUILDING USE DATA

Phase II Building Performance
Standards Compliance

YES

Fees

N/A

BESO ORDINANCE DEADLINES

PHASE I – BENCHMARKING DISCLOSURE

May 20 - Annually

PHASE II – BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

CONSERVATION REQUIREMENT	COMPLIANCE DUE DATE 50,000+ SQ.FT.	COMPLIANCE DUE DATE 20,000-49,999 SQ.FT.
Commercial Buildings Performance Targets / A/RCx	Every five (5) years beginning 2023 or later. Schedule TBD.	Every five (5) years beginning 2026 or later. Schedule TBD.
Commercial Buildings Min. Improvement Requirements	Every ten (10) years beginning 2028 or later. Schedule TBD.	Every ten (10) years beginning 2031 or later. Schedule TBD.
Multifamily Prescriptive Upgrades	2023 or later, schedule TBD.	2023 or later, schedule TBD.

EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

No/temporary certificate of occupancy for more than half of the reporting calendar year.
The building is scheduled to be demolished one year or less from the reporting date.
The building is under financial distress.
The building does not receive energy or water service.
Disclosure of energy usage data would result in the release of proprietary information covered by applicable privacy law(s).

PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT

Failure to comply with this law results in a notification and a 60-day window. If a building owner/agent does not submit the report within that time, they are subject to fines of up to $2,250 on a per-incident basis, with the amount based on the building’s gross floor area (GFA).

PHASE II BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS

Phase II consists of conservation requirements every five (5) years, and demonstrating minimum improvements every ten (10) years. The requirements are categorized between multifamily and commercial building types.

COMMERCIAL

CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS

Buildings must meet either the Performance Targets or the Audit Requirement every 5 years, and the Minimum Improvement requirement every 10 years.

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MULTIFAMILY

PRESCRIPTIVE MEASURES

Buildings built prior to 2006 must perform prescribed measures. Properties with Significant Common Load are subject to Commercial Conservation Requirements.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: CONSERVATION REQUIREMENT DETAIL

High Performing Buildings are exempt from all requirements. All other covered commercial buildings must demonstrate energy reductions that meet or exceed Performance Targets, and submit an ASHRAE Level I or higher energy audit and retro-commissioning report (A/RCx).

EXEMPTIONS

Buildings must meet one of the following requirements to be exempt from both the 5-year Performance Targets and the 10-year Minimum Improvement Requirement:

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING:
- Submit a benchmarking report for the most recent compliance deadline AND meet any of the following:
- ENERGY STAR score of 80 or greater
- Achieved ENERGY STAR certification
- Achieved LEED Existing Building Certification for three (3) of five (5) preceding years
The Property has been occupied for less than five (5) years
The Property is in Financial Distress
A demolition permit for the entire Property has been issued and demolition work has commenced
The Property is not subject to the Benchmarking Requirement

CONSERVATION REQUIREMENT DETAIL

Non-residential buildings, and multifamily buildings with Significant Common Load which do not meet any of the above exemptions must:

EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS

Meet or exceed the Improvement Target % (see chart below) by reducing energy use compared to the baseline ENERGY STAR score or EUI equivalent, within the 5-year compliance window. OR;
If the building does not meet or exceed the Improvement Target %, An ASHRAE Level I or higher energy Audit and Retro-commissioning (A/RCx) report must be conducted and submitted to the City.

EVERY TEN (10) YEARS

Meet or exceed the Mandatory Minimum Improvement (see chart below) by reducing energy use compared to the previous (5-year) baseline ENERGY STAR score or EUI equivalent.

BASELINE ENERGY STAR SCORE / EQUIVALENT SITE EUI-WN	5-YEAR IMPROVEMENT TARGET	10-YEAR MANDATORY IMPROVEMENT
1-45 / 80+	30%	15%
46-65 / 51-79	20%	10%
66-79 / 19-50	10%	Exempt
80+ / 0-18	Exempt	Exempt

MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES: CONSERVATION REQUIREMENT DETAIL

High Performing Buildings are exempt from all requirements. All other covered multifamily buildings must meet the prescriptive measures requirement by their first 5-year deadline. Additionally, buildings with Significant Common Load (10,000+ Sq. Ft. master metered, or shared common meter/load) are subject to the Conservation Requirements outlined above for commercial properties.

EXEMPTIONS

Buildings must meet one of the following requirements to be exempt from Conservation Requirements:

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING:
- Submit a benchmarking report for the most recent compliance deadline AND meet any of the following:
- ENERGY STAR score of 80 or greater
- Achieved ENERGY STAR certification
- Achieved LEED Existing Building Certification for three (3) of five (5) preceding years
The Property has been occupied for less than five (5) years
The Property is in Financial Distress
A demolition permit for the entire Property has been issued and demolition work has commenced
The Property is not subject to the Benchmarking Requirement

PRESCRIPTIVE MEASURES DETAIL

Multifamily Residential Properties constructed prior to 2006 must perform the minimum number of energy efficiency upgrades, or 'measures' required in the table below, within all tenant spaces where utility costs are borne by tenants. Owners may choose from a prescribed list of applicable measures. Efficiency measures already in place, or not included on the list count toward satisfying the minimum number of measures.

YEAR BUILT	CLIMATE ZONE 7*	CLIMATE ZONE 10*
Pre-1978	Choose four (4) Measures	Chose five (5) Measures
1978 - 1991	Choose three (3) Measures	Chose five (5) Measures
1992 - 2005	Choose two (2) Measures	Chose five (5) Measures

* Chula Vista Climate Zone Map

PRESCRIPTIVE MEASURE LIST SAMPLE

Attic Insulation
Air Sealing
Cool Roof
Duct Sealing
LED Lighting
Water Heating Package
Heat Pump Water Heater Replacement
HVAC Replacement
Windows

GREEN ECONOME PHASE II (A/RCx) PROCESS

1. Evaluate the Phase I benchmarking report(s) for the building's least-cost path to Phase II compliance (or complete benchmarking, if annual disclosure hasn't been met).
2. Provide Phase II proposals for applicable services.
3. Upon signed agreement, fulfill Phase II services, submit compliance requirements to the City, and provide reports to the building owner/representative.

AS BENCHMARKING CONSULTANTS AND ESG REPORTING EXPERTS, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO DEVELOP A BUILDING PERFORMANCE BASELINE FOR COMPLIANCE

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What is BERDO Energy Benchmarking in Boston?

What are the Benefits of BERDO?

Maximize Energy Efficiency in Boston with Green Econome’s Energy Benchmarking Services

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ENERGY BENCHMARKING

ENERGY & WATER AUDITS

RETROFIT & CONSTRUCTION

Unpacking the SEC Climate-Related Disclosures

Defining Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions

The ‘E’ in ESG is where Green Econome thrives

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ESG & SUSTAINABILITY

ENERGY STAR® BENCHMARKING

ENERGY & WATER CONSULTING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPLIANCE GUIDE

WHAT IS THE CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 802?

AB 802 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

50,000 SQ. FT. AND ABOVE

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

12 MONTHS ENERGY AND BUILDING USE DATA

N/A

JUNE 1, ANNUALLY

N/A

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EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT

WHAT IS BENCHMARKING

AS BENCHMARKING CONSULTANTS AND ESG REPORTING EXPERTS, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO DEVELOP A BUILDING PERFORMANCE BASELINE FOR COMPLIANCE

RELEVANT SERVICES

ENERGY STAR® BENCHMARKING

ENERGY & WATER AUDITS

BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPLIANCE GUIDE

WHAT IS THE LOS ANGELES EXISTING BUILDINGS ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAM?

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LA EBEWE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

20,000 SQ. FT. AND ABOVE

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

12 MONTHS ENERGY, WATER AND BUILDING USE DATA

AUDITS & RETRO-COMMISSIONING (A/RCx) REQUIREMENT

BENCHMARKING: JUNE 1, ANNUALLY

A/RCx REQUIREMENT: EVERY 5 YEARS

$66.41 ANNUAL BENCHMARKING REGISTRATION FEE

$199.22 5-YEAR A/RCx REGISTRATION FEE

EXEMPTIONS FROM BENCHMARKING

PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT

PHASE II BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

OPTION 1

PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

OPTION 2

PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY

LA EBEWE PHASE II A/RCx COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE

OPTION 1: PERFORMANCE PATHWAY DETAIL

ENERGY EXEMPTIONS

WATER EXEMPTIONS

OPTION 2: PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY DETAIL

ASHRAE LEVEL II AUDIT (A)

RETRO-COMMISSIONING REPORT (RCx)

GREEN ECONOME PHASE II (A/RCx) PROCESS

AS BENCHMARKING CONSULTANTS AND ESG REPORTING EXPERTS, WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO DEVELOP A BUILDING PERFORMANCE BASELINE FOR COMPLIANCE

RELEVANT SERVICES

ENERGY STAR® BENCHMARKING

ENERGY & WATER AUDITS

BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS

CREW Orange County and Green Econome present Connections 2024 Outlook Lunch and Learn

CREW Connections 2024 Outlook Lunch and Learn

COMPLIANCE GUIDE

WHAT IS THE CHULA VISTA BUILDING ENERGY SAVING ORDINANCE (BESO)?

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BESO PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

20,000 SQ. FT. AND ABOVE

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

12 MONTHS ENERGY AND BUILDING USE DATA

YES

N/A

BESO ORDINANCE DEADLINES

PHASE I – BENCHMARKING DISCLOSURE

ENERGY & WATER
AUDITS

ENERGY STAR®
BENCHMARKING

ENERGY & WATER
CONSULTING

ENERGY STAR®
BENCHMARKING

ENERGY STAR®
BENCHMARKING