NEW for 2023
Starting this year, you must add a benchmarking reference number (BRN) to your report.  Use the building's address to look up the BRN.  For more information, visit the benchmarking frequently asked questions section "Do I Need a Building Identification Number From The Energy Commission to Report My Building?"

The Energy Commission is contacting building owners who have not reported energy usage in previous years. Visit the Resources section of this page for information on how to report. To report your building, visit Report Benchmarking Data.

Benchmark and Report Your Building

ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager

A free online tool to measure and track energy consumption provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Report Your Building to the Energy Commission

Once you have entered your building in Portfolio Manager, use these links to submit it to the CEC.

Exempted Local Benchmarking Ordinances

Information on local benchmarking and public disclosure programs for cities exempt from the state reporting requirement.

Building Energy Benchmarking Program Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the program, compliance requirements, using Portfolio Manager®, and public disclosure of data.

Disclosable buildings are those with more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area. Owners of commercial buildings with more than 50,000 square feet and no residential utility accounts must report annually starting June 1, 2018. Owners of multifamily residential buildings with more 50,000 square feet and 17 or more utility accounts must report annually starting June 1, 2019.

For more information, including exemptions, see the program fact sheets for Commercial and Multifamily Buildings.

Reporting is due every year by June 1 for buildings with no residential utility accounts and buildings with 17 or more residential utility accounts. Information for buildings with no residential utility accounts and buildings with 17 or more residential accounts is scheduled to be posted after June 1. Comparative information on the performance of each building will be posted during the second reporting year for each group.

For more information, including exemptions, see the program fact sheets for Commercial and Multifamily Buildings.

How to Comply

Create an account in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Enter each disclosable building into your account

Enter your energy use data

Click on appropriate link to report data

Submit your report from within Portfolio Manager

Events

No events are available at this time.

Contact

Benchmarking Hotline
Benchmarking@energy.ca.gov
855-279-6460

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