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Denver Energize Denver Ordinance

Ordinance Overview

Requirements:

1. Energy Benchmark

Deadline: June 1st (annually)

2. Energy Audit, Water Audit, & RCx Study

Deadline: June 1st (due once every 5 years)

Properties Required to Comply:

Building Size: > 25,000 sq.ft.

Audit Requirement: ASHRAE Level 2

San Jose Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3498

Energy Benchmarking

Requirement (due Annually)

Benchmarking (or a review of existing benchmarking) is the first step in Energy’s approach to assisting building owners with Energize Denver because your benchmarking reports do more than just check a box each year.

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 (June 2022-May 2022).
The energy audit will consist of a comprehensive investigation of electricity and natural gas. We will examine interior lighting, exterior lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, temperature controls, refrigeration, plug loads, and any other equipment that consumes energy.

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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

A good, detailed energy audit will help identify all practical improvements that can be made to reduce energy use at your building.The ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit will identify cost-effective opportunities that will improve the energy efficiency of your property.The ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit will identify cost-effective opportunities that will improve the energy efficiency of your property.

Compliance Options:

1. Exemptions

Building > 5 years old (based on COI)

ENERGY STAR Certification

Simple Building Exemptions

Performance Pathway

Use Intensity Decrease (EUI/WUI)

2. Standard Compliance

Energy Audit and Water Audit

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

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