08/06/2024 | News release | Archived content
After multiple years without a reporting requirement due to the impacts of COVID-19, many commercial building owners submitted performance reports and now comply for 2023. However, the pause in the reporting requirement on business operations led to an increase in reporting extensions and error corrections. City of Portland staff continue to review report submissions and updating building owners and managers of their compliance status.
The reported metrics are published annually by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) on the Building Energy Performance Map and an accompanying spreadsheet. Those tools will be updated for the 2023 year by October 1, 2024.
BPS also provides special recognition for top-performing buildings. This is optional, and it applies to buildings that are eligible for an ENERGY STAR® score and take the voluntary step to get the building's energy performance information certified or verified by a licensed professional.
Because some building types still experience delays with ENERGY STAR's certification process, BPS will accept any valid certification or verification through September 13, 2024.
The energy efficiency investments you make today can improve your building's performance for the next reporting period-and save on energy-related operating expenses from day one. Whether you want to get started with simple steps or take a deeper dive into trainings and diagnostics tools, visit our Resources page to learn how.
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Thank you for helping Portland continue to be a leader in climate action!