Your San Francisco "Existing Building Energy Performance Ordinance" Benchmarking and Audit Reports for 2023 were due May 1, 2024.
The San Francisco’s Existing Buildings Ordinance
San Francisco’s Existing Buildings Ordinance applies to
- Existing commercial buildings with 10,000 square feet or more of heated or cooled space.
- Existing multi-family residential buildings with 50,000 square feet of space or more that is heated or cooled.
The Ordinance has two separate requirements:
- An Energy Benchmark Report - due annually
- An Energy Audit - due every 5 years
The Energy Benchmark Report
The building owner must report the total energy used by the building using the US Environmental Protection Agency’s free ‘ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager website. The annual energy benchmark report must be submitted to the San Francisco Department of the Environment through the Portfolio Manager by April 1st of each year.
SF Environment provides instructions containing a 6-step guide with links to 30 resources available, including a 32-page Benchmarking Guide.
The Energy Audit
The owner of a non-residential building must ensure the building receives an energy audit by an architect or licensed engineer every five years. The audit offers the building owner a detailed list of specific opportunities for saving energy and money.
- Commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet require an ASHRAE Level II audit
- Commercial buildings 10,000-49,999 square feet require an ASHRAE Level I audit
To learn more about the San Francisco energy benchmarking and auditing requirements, call us at 415-937-5046 or visit our SF Frequently Asked Questions.
Let Pegasus prepare your SF EBO Benchmark Report. We handle the tasks of inputting the data, liaising with the utilities, and preparing and submitting the report to the City of San Francisco.
For over a decade, Pegasus has assisted hundreds of clients in complying with California AB 802, city ordinances, and Energy Star certification.
