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Building Energy Benchmarking Program

Building Energy Benchmarking Program

The Building Energy Benchmarking Program requires owners of large commercial and multifamily buildings to report energy use to the California Energy Commission by June 1 annually.

The Building Energy Benchmarking Program requires owners of large commercial and multifamily buildings to report energy use to the California Energy Commission by June 1 annually.

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 this 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 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.
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