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Chula Vista Building Energy Savings Ordinance

Ordinance Overview

Requirements:

1. Energy Benchmark

Deadline: May 1st (annually)

Properties Required to Comply:

Building Size: 20,000 sq.ft. or greater

Building Types: ALL building types

Energy Benchmarking

Requirement (due Annually)

The City of Chula Vista per the Existing Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) ordinance requires an annual Energy Benchmark report for buildings > 20,000 sq. ft. to be submitted by May 20th.

The utility data that is required is for 12 months of the previous year’s usage.

Example: In 2023, John submitted Energy Benchmark utility data from the previous year (January 2022-December 2022).
All data is entered into ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager and then submitted to LADBS. Utility information that is required includes Electrical, Gas, & Water. Any building with a high Energy Benchmark score (if applicable) may be able to apply for a Certification that can lead to an exemption on the Energy Audit required once every 5 years.

Audits/RCx Requirement

(due once every 5 yrs)

Last Digit of LADBS #	First Compliance Year	Next Compliance Due Date
0 or 1	December 1, 2021	December 1, 2026
2 or 3	December 1, 2022	December 1, 2027
4 or 5	December 1, 2023	December 1, 2028
6 or 7	December 1, 2024	December 1, 2029
8 or 9	December 1, 2025	December 1, 2030

The City requires building owners to comply with both the annual Energy Benchmark requirement and an on-site
inspection* once every 5 years. The deadlines for each building will vary based on the last digit of the LADBS # (use chart
above to find your deadline) and will be required to comply every 5 years from your original deadline.

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Chula Vista Building Energy Savings Ordinance

Ordinance Overview

Ordinance Overview

Requirements:

1. Energy Benchmark

Properties Required to Comply:

Energy Benchmarking

Requirement (due Annually)

Energy Benchmarking

Requirement (due Annually)

The City of Chula Vista per the Existing Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) ordinance requires an annual Energy Benchmark report for buildings > 20,000 sq. ft. to be submitted by May 20th.

The utility data that is required is for 12 months of the previous year’s usage.

Audits/RCx Requirement

(due once every 5 yrs)

Audits/RCx Requirement

(due once every 5 yrs)

Compliance Options:

1. Exemptions

2. Standard Compliance

On-site inspections may be required to confirm the information provided.

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