Basic Program Information
- TheĀ Energy Benchmarking Fact Sheet is a one-page handout that summarizes benchmarking requirements, building performance metrics, benefits and technical assistance help desk contact information.
- View theĀ Energy Benchmarking OSE Directorās Rule 2017-01 for clarification on benchmarking requirements including details on buildings subject to the law.
- Building Potential maintains a directory of firms that offer building benchmarking services. The City of Seattle cannot make any recommendations or referrals.
Compliance Documents
TheĀ Seattle Energy Benchmarking How to GuideĀ provides step by step instructions to help you benchmark your building to comply with the City of Seattleās energy benchmarking and reporting requirement.
First time benchmarking? Reference theĀ new user Compliance ChecklistĀ to make sure you havenāt missed a reporting step.
Already have a Portfolio Manager account for your building? Use theĀ Annual Update ChecklistĀ to update your buildingās uses, correct default values and confirm all energy consumption data is included for the required reporting year.
Analysis
TheĀ Seattle Energy Benchmarking MapĀ displays building performance data for properties required to annually comply, multifamily and nonresidential buildings greater than 20,000 square feet. The interactive data visualization site includes performance snapshots and reports to view performance over time.
ViewĀ Performance Ranges of Seattle Buildings by Property Type.
Utility Incentives
- Seattle City Light offers incentives to help your business improve energy performance, reduce operating costs and achieve sustainability goals. Financial incentives for energy efficient upgrades are available for lighting, controls, windows, insultation, appliances and more. Incentives can cover up to 70% of project costs.
- Seattle City Light offers multifamily incentives too!
- Interested in a free energy savings assessment? Contact Seattle City Light atĀ [email protected] for more information.
Additional Information
- Sign up for theĀ Benchmarking e-news for program updates, due date reminders, training session registration, and compliance tips.
- Have additional questions about how to comply with the annual benchmarking law? Email our free technical assistance help desk atĀ [email protected].
