Building Energy Benchmarking Program

NOTICE TO BUILDING OWNERS : The CEC Benchmarking Program does not charge a fee to submit reports. Any entity offering to submit CEC-required reports on behalf of building owners is not associated with the CEC. New for 2023 Starting in 2023 and continuing each subsequent 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 California 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 Building Energy Benchmarking Program Resources Center Our Benchmarking Resource Center is specifically designed to assist you with your benchmarking submission. ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager A free online tool to measure and track energy consumption provided by the 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. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE DASHBOARD download energy performance information for commercial and multifamily buildings. Public Disclosure Dashboard Dashboard Demonstration Video – Youtube Download submitted 2024 benchmarking information Download submitted 2023 benchmarking information Download submitted 2022 benchmarking information Download submitted 2021 benchmarking information Download submitted 2020 benchmarking information Download submitted 2019 benchmarking information Download submitted 2018 benchmarking information Expand All Collapse All Who Is Required to Comply? 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 than 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 Deadlines and Posting of Information 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 . Resources Reporting Links for Previous Years CEC Materials Frequently Asked Questions Commercial Fact Sheet Commercial Checklist Multifamily Fact Sheet Multifamily Checklist Video: How to add energy use data for a building  - YouTube Video: How to submit a benchmarking report  - YouTube External Materials Information from ENERGY STAR on how to use Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager 101: Set up properties and meters, generate reports Benchmarking Information from Pacific Gas and Electric Company Benchmarking Information from Sacramento Municipal Utility District