Benchmarking
Energy and Water Benchmarking and Why it’s Important
More than 55 cities, counties, and states require utility benchmarking. This is the tracking and reporting of annual energy and water consumption in buildings. Fortunately, benchmarking is one of the most cost-effective ways to monitor utility usage and spending. Once benchmarked, an Energy Star Score is generated. This can provide a window into where your building stands in comparison to other buildings in your industry. With this knowledge, building owners can make informed investment decisions, comply with local ordinances, avoid fines and penalties, and identify savings opportunities.
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Benchmarking required for public and commercial buildings
Benchmarking required for public, commercial, and multifamily buildings
Benchmarking and additional actions required for public and commercial buildings
Benchmarking and additional actions required for public, commercial, and multifamily buildings
Benchmarking Standards by State and City
California
Berkeley
Energy
Due Date: 07/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 15,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 15,000 sq ft and larger
Brisbane
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/15/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
California Statewide
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger and 17 or more units
Chula Vista
Energy
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger and 5 units
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Los Angeles
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
San Diego
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger and 17 or more units
San Francisco
Energy
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
San Jose
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
West Hollywood
Energy
Due Date: 05/15/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Colorado
Aspen
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 5,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 15,000 sq ft and larger
Boulder
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Non-residential Buildings Permitted After 2014: 10,000 sq ft and larger
Colorado Statewide
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Denver
Energy and Water
Due Date: 09/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Fort Collins
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 5,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 5,000 sq ft and larger
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
Florida
Miami
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Orlando
Energy
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Georgia
Atlanta
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Hawaii
Honolulu
Energy and Water
Due Date: 09/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Illinois
Chicago
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Evanston
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Condominiums: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Oak Park
Energy and Water
Due Date: 12/31/2025
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 10,000 sq ft and larger
Iowa
Des Moines
Energy
Due Date: 07/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Indiana
Indianapolis
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
New Jersey
New Jersey Statewide
Energy and Water
Due Date: 07/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Louisiana
New Orleans
Energy
Due Date: 05/31/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Maine
Portland
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Single Occupant Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Maryland
Maryland Statewide
Energy
Due Date: 09/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Montgomery County
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Massachusetts
Boston
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/15/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger and 15 or more units
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Cambridge
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50 and more units
Massachusetts Statewide
Energy
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Newton
Energy
Due Date: 09/15/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger and 15 or more units
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/15/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger and 15 or more units
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Detroit
Energy
Due Date: 09/15/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger and 15 or more units
- Industrial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Minnesota
Edina
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 – 49,999 sq ft
- Multifamily: 25,000 – 49,999 sq ft
Minneapolis
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 – 49,999 sq ft
- Multifamily: 25,000 – 49,999 sq ft
Minnesota Statewide
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Missouri
Clayton
Energy and Water
Due Date: 04/01/2027
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 100,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 100,000 sq ft and larger
Kansas City
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
St. Louis
Energy and Water
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Nevada
Reno
Energy and Water
Due Date: 4/1/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 30,000 sqft and larger
- Multifamily: 30,000 sqft and larger
New York
New York City
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 25,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Ohio
Columbus
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Oregon
Oregon Statewide
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 35,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 35,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 35,000 sq ft and larger
Portland
Energy
Due Date: 4/22/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sqft and larger
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 50,000 sq ft and larger
Pittsburgh
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial:50,000 sq ft and larger
Texas
Austin
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
- Industrial: 10,000 sq ft and larger
Utah
Salt Lake City
Energy
Due Date: 05/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Washington
Washington Statewide
Energy
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Seattle
Energy and Water
Due Date: 06/01/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 20,000 sq ft and larger
- Multifamily: 20,000 sq ft and larger
Wisconsin
Madison
Energy
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 25,000 sq ft and larger
Milwaukee
Energy
Due Date: 06/30/2026
Covered Properties:
- Commercial: 50,000 sq ft and larger
- Municipal: 10,000 sq ft and larger