Our Core Service
Benchmarking compliance,
handled for you.
More and more cities require buildings to report energy use every year. The rules vary by city, the paperwork is tedious, and missing a deadline can mean real penalties. We take care of all of it so you can focus on running your building.
What Is Regulated Benchmarking?
In plain terms, it means your city requires you to track and report your building's energy and water use. Most places use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for reporting, but the tricky part is everything else: pulling together 12 months of utility data, making sure it is right, navigating the right portals, and hitting your deadline.
Get it wrong and you face penalties. Get it right and you have a solid baseline that helps you make smarter energy decisions going forward. That is where we come in.
Sound familiar? We can help.
- Incomplete or inaccurate utility data from multiple providers
- Confusing jurisdiction-specific rules, portals, and formats
- Missing deadlines and facing escalating penalties
- Previous filings that may not withstand a compliance audit
- No clear path from compliance data to real energy savings
We Know the Rules in Your City
Every city is different, and cookie-cutter approaches don't cut it. We know the local regs, portals, and common pitfalls in each market we serve.
Washington, D.C.
Deadline: May 1, 2026 | BEPS Compliance
DC has moved beyond simple reporting into Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). This means benchmarking is no longer just a disclosure exercise -- it sets the foundation for mandatory performance targets. We ensure your DC benchmarking not only meets the immediate filing requirement but positions you correctly for BEPS compliance and avoids costly surprises down the road.
Chicago, IL
Deadline: June 1, 2026 | Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (Ch. 18-4)
Chicago is unique in requiring an accredited professional to verify benchmarking data. It is not enough to simply submit -- the data must be certified. We handle the full process from data collection through professional verification, ensuring your filing meets the Ordinance requirements and withstands city review.
Denver, CO
Deadline: June 1, 2026 | Energize Denver
The Energize Denver ordinance combines benchmarking with performance targets that escalate over time. With 2024-2026 performance targets now in effect, buildings that miss the mark face significant penalties. We provide data-driven benchmarking that tracks your trajectory against these targets and identifies where you stand.
Vancouver, BC
Deadline: June 1, 2026 | Building Benchmark BC
Vancouver's reporting requirements sit within a broader provincial framework that is evolving alongside Canada's National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB). We bring cross-border expertise, understanding both the municipal disclosure requirements and the larger national policy direction that will shape future obligations.
Toronto, ON
Deadline: July 1, 2026 | EWRB / EGPS
Ontario's Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) regulation and Toronto's Existing Building Energy Performance Standards (EGPS) create a layered compliance landscape. As our home market, we have deep expertise in navigating both the provincial and municipal requirements, and we understand the local utility data ecosystem.
What Makes Us Different
We are not the cheapest option out there, but here is why our clients stick with us.
We Actually Check the Numbers
A lot of firms just enter data and hit submit. We are M&V specialists who apply IPMVP standards to every project. That means your numbers are solid and tell the real story of how your building is performing.
We Look at the Whole Picture
Compliance is not just about carbon numbers. We keep an eye on health, safety, and regulatory requirements too, so nothing falls through the cracks.
12 Years and Counting
We have been doing this since 2014, working with teams like Macy's, Westfield, and Mandarin Oriental. Big building or small, you get the same level of care and attention.
It Starts With Benchmarking
Compliance gets your foot in the door, but the real value is what comes next. Here is the full range of what we can do together.
| Core Compliance (Today's Campaign) | Full Lifecycle (Our Strength) |
|---|---|
| Regulated Benchmarking | Energy Systems Planning |
| Utility Bill Analysis | Program Design & Evaluation (EM&V) |
| M&V / Metering | Design & Project Management |
| Energy Auditing | Commissioning & Testing |
| Regulatory Compliance | Procurement Design & Energy Economics |
Curious how your benchmarking data can drive your next energy project? Just ask -- we love talking about this stuff.
Not sure if your last filing was right?
No worries -- grab a 15-minute call with us. We will take a look at your last submission and give you an honest assessment.
Let's Have a Look