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Beacon Alerts is a private benchmarking service provider and is not the California Energy Commission.
Many major cities across the US have imposed fines for not following benchmarking requirements. Additionally, in places like California, violations can carry a penalty of up to $2,000 for each day the violation has existed and continues to exist, for each category of missing data.
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What is benchmarking?
Benchmarking is collecting and measuring the current energy usage of a building and comparing it against historical energy usage, or comparing your building to buildings of a similar size and occupancy.
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Received a benchmarking letter from the California Energy Commission? Here is what it means.
Beacon Alerts is a private benchmarking service provider and is not the California Energy Commission.
The State of California requires owners of commercial buildings with no residential utility accounts, and multifamily buildings with 17 or more utility accounts, when those buildings are larger than 50,000 square feet, to report energy usage data using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. Beacon offers a white glove building benchmarking service for building owners and property managers.
Under California Public Resources Code 25321, after notice and a hearing, the Energy Commission may impose a civil penalty of $500 to $2,000 for each category of data not provided, for each day the violation continues. Owners are not liable for noncompliance caused by a utility failing to provide data.
Avoid fines. Start benchmarking now.
Many major cities across the US have imposed fines for not following benchmarking requirements. Additionally, in places like California, violations can carry a penalty of up to $2,000 for each day the violation has existed and continues to exist, for each category of missing data.
Does your California city have unique benchmarking requirements?
Some cities in California have different requirements for benchmarking properties. Below are the specific requirements mandated by California.
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | June 1st annual deadline | Buildings with more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area and either no active residential utility accounts or 17 or more active residential utility accounts of each energy type. Buildings mostly used for manufacturing, industrial purposes, or controlled-environment scientific experiments are not covered. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Under California Public Resources Code 25321, after notice and a hearing, the Energy Commission may impose a civil penalty of $500 to $2,000 for each category of data not provided, for each day the violation continues. Owners are not liable for noncompliance caused by a utility failing to provide data. |
| Berkeley | July 1st annual deadline | Commercial, multifamily, and 1 to 4 unit residential buildings of 15,000 square feet and larger Medium buildings of 15,000 to 24,999 square feet must complete an energy assessment prior to listing. Large buildings of 25,000 square feet or more must complete an energy assessment at least once every five years. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | The Administrator may first issue a Notice of Violation giving 90 days to correct it. Citation penalties begin at $100 per violation, per day, and may increase with subsequent citations to $200 per violation, per day, and $500 per violation, per day. |
| Brisbane | May 15th annual deadline | Privately owned buildings and other government buildings of 10,000 square feet or more, and City-owned buildings of 2,000 square feet or more. One- and two-family dwellings, multifamily buildings with four or fewer units, and condominium projects are excluded. Beyond Benchmarking performance or prescriptive path compliance once every six years. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Violations are infractions. Administrative citation fines are $100 for a first citation, $200 for a second citation for the same violation within 12 months, and $500 for each additional citation within 12 months. |
| Chula Vista | May 20th annual deadline | Properties with a gross floor area of at least 20,000 square feet that have either no residential utility accounts, or five or more active utility accounts of one utility type with at least one residential account Conservation requirements: show performance target compliance every five years beginning in 2028, or follow the provisional path (retro-commissioning or audit by June 30, 2028, plus interim and final targets). Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Starting 60 days after a Notice of Failure to Comply, monthly fines may be up to $750 for 20,000 to 49,999 square feet, up to $1,500 for 50,000 to 99,999 square feet, and up to $2,250 for 100,000 square feet or more. Noncompliance may also be disclosed publicly. |
| Los Angeles | June 1st annual deadline | City-owned buildings of 7,500 square feet or more, and privately owned buildings and certain local-agency buildings of 20,000 square feet or more Audits and retro-commissioning are due once every five years, on a schedule based on the building ID. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | The noncompliance fee is $202 (LAMC 91.9709). If it is not paid within 30 days, LADBS adds a late charge of twice the fee plus a 50% collection fee, and interest of 1% per month starts 60 days after the notice is mailed. Unpaid fees can become a lien on the property. |
| San Diego | June 1st annual deadline | Commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet with no residential utility accounts, and multifamily and mixed-use buildings over 50,000 square feet with 17 or more residential utility accounts of each energy type (same as the state definition). Buildings owned by the County, State, federal government, or MTS are exempt. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | The ordinance does not set its own fine schedule. Violations may be prosecuted as misdemeanors (up to $1,000 per day each day it continues, or $250 and $500 if charged as infractions), pursued in court for civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day, or enforced through administrative citations of up to $10,000 per day under the City's general enforcement code. |
| San Francisco | May 1st annual deadline | Nonresidential buildings with 10,000 square feet or more of space that is heated or cooled, and multifamily residential buildings with 50,000 square feet or more of space that is heated or cooled Energy audit every five years for nonresidential buildings. Commercial buildings of 50,000 square feet or more must obtain all electricity from renewable sources. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | After a written warning and 45 days to correct, buildings of 50,000 square feet and greater may be fined up to $100 per day, and buildings of 49,999 square feet or less up to $50 per day, for a maximum of 25 days in one twelve-month period. A building more than 30 days late has its noncompliance posted publicly. |
| San Jose | May 1st annual deadline | Nonresidential and multifamily buildings of 20,000 square feet or larger Beginning in 2023, covered buildings must meet energy and water efficiency standards on a rolling five-year basis, or perform improvements if those standards are not met. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Administrative citation fines apply for missing the annual report: $25 per day per violation for buildings of 20,000 to 50,000 square feet, up to $2,500 per calendar year, and $50 per day per violation for buildings of 50,000 square feet and above, up to $5,000 per calendar year. The City also sends 30-day and 60-day noncompliance warning notices to owners who have not reported. |
State benchmarking requirements
Some cities, counties, and states have different requirements for benchmarking properties. Click on a state to view their specific requirements.
California
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | June 1st annual deadline | Buildings with more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area and either no active residential utility accounts or 17 or more active residential utility accounts of each energy type. Buildings mostly used for manufacturing, industrial purposes, or controlled-environment scientific experiments are not covered. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Under California Public Resources Code 25321, after notice and a hearing, the Energy Commission may impose a civil penalty of $500 to $2,000 for each category of data not provided, for each day the violation continues. Owners are not liable for noncompliance caused by a utility failing to provide data. |
| Berkeley | July 1st annual deadline | Commercial, multifamily, and 1 to 4 unit residential buildings of 15,000 square feet and larger Medium buildings of 15,000 to 24,999 square feet must complete an energy assessment prior to listing. Large buildings of 25,000 square feet or more must complete an energy assessment at least once every five years. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | The Administrator may first issue a Notice of Violation giving 90 days to correct it. Citation penalties begin at $100 per violation, per day, and may increase with subsequent citations to $200 per violation, per day, and $500 per violation, per day. |
| Brisbane | May 15th annual deadline | Privately owned buildings and other government buildings of 10,000 square feet or more, and City-owned buildings of 2,000 square feet or more. One- and two-family dwellings, multifamily buildings with four or fewer units, and condominium projects are excluded. Beyond Benchmarking performance or prescriptive path compliance once every six years. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Violations are infractions. Administrative citation fines are $100 for a first citation, $200 for a second citation for the same violation within 12 months, and $500 for each additional citation within 12 months. |
| Chula Vista | May 20th annual deadline | Properties with a gross floor area of at least 20,000 square feet that have either no residential utility accounts, or five or more active utility accounts of one utility type with at least one residential account Conservation requirements: show performance target compliance every five years beginning in 2028, or follow the provisional path (retro-commissioning or audit by June 30, 2028, plus interim and final targets). Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Starting 60 days after a Notice of Failure to Comply, monthly fines may be up to $750 for 20,000 to 49,999 square feet, up to $1,500 for 50,000 to 99,999 square feet, and up to $2,250 for 100,000 square feet or more. Noncompliance may also be disclosed publicly. |
| Los Angeles | June 1st annual deadline | City-owned buildings of 7,500 square feet or more, and privately owned buildings and certain local-agency buildings of 20,000 square feet or more Audits and retro-commissioning are due once every five years, on a schedule based on the building ID. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | The noncompliance fee is $202 (LAMC 91.9709). If it is not paid within 30 days, LADBS adds a late charge of twice the fee plus a 50% collection fee, and interest of 1% per month starts 60 days after the notice is mailed. Unpaid fees can become a lien on the property. |
| San Diego | June 1st annual deadline | Commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet with no residential utility accounts, and multifamily and mixed-use buildings over 50,000 square feet with 17 or more residential utility accounts of each energy type (same as the state definition). Buildings owned by the County, State, federal government, or MTS are exempt. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | The ordinance does not set its own fine schedule. Violations may be prosecuted as misdemeanors (up to $1,000 per day each day it continues, or $250 and $500 if charged as infractions), pursued in court for civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day, or enforced through administrative citations of up to $10,000 per day under the City's general enforcement code. |
| San Francisco | May 1st annual deadline | Nonresidential buildings with 10,000 square feet or more of space that is heated or cooled, and multifamily residential buildings with 50,000 square feet or more of space that is heated or cooled Energy audit every five years for nonresidential buildings. Commercial buildings of 50,000 square feet or more must obtain all electricity from renewable sources. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | After a written warning and 45 days to correct, buildings of 50,000 square feet and greater may be fined up to $100 per day, and buildings of 49,999 square feet or less up to $50 per day, for a maximum of 25 days in one twelve-month period. A building more than 30 days late has its noncompliance posted publicly. |
| San Jose | May 1st annual deadline | Nonresidential and multifamily buildings of 20,000 square feet or larger Beginning in 2023, covered buildings must meet energy and water efficiency standards on a rolling five-year basis, or perform improvements if those standards are not met. Last verified: Nov 3, 2026 | Administrative citation fines apply for missing the annual report: $25 per day per violation for buildings of 20,000 to 50,000 square feet, up to $2,500 per calendar year, and $50 per day per violation for buildings of 50,000 square feet and above, up to $5,000 per calendar year. The City also sends 30-day and 60-day noncompliance warning notices to owners who have not reported. |
Colorado
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings All state buildings, owned or leased, must be benchmarked, regardless of size. | A building owner that fails to meet the building performance standards by the targeted deadline is subject to a fine up to $2,000 for a first violation and up to $5,000 per month for each subsequent violation. |
| Aspen | June 1st annual deadline | 15,000+ sq ft for municipal, commercial, residential, and multifamily buildings Energy Assessment due every 5 years or at time of sale for buildings under 25,000 sq ft | The fines for noncompliance are $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, and any additional offenses will require a mandatory Court appearance with fines being determined by the Court. |
| Boulder | May 15th annual deadline | 2,000+ sq ft for public buildings and 100,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings Building Performance Standard or Energy Audit Requirement due every 5 years | The instances of noncompliance will result in fines of $0.0025 per square foot per day (up to $1,000 per day). |
| Denver | May 20th annual deadline | All public city buildings and 20,000+ sq ft commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties Building Performance Standard or Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning Study every 5 years | Noncompliance with building performance standards targets can result in steep fines. |
| Fort Collins | June 1st annual deadline | 7,500+ sq ft for public city buildings and 20,000+ sq. ft. for all other buildings Energy Assessment and/or Retro-Commissioning Study due every 5 years | Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to $2,000 and possible court summons. |
| Longmont | June 1st annual deadline | Public or commercial properties 50,000+ sq ft and mixed-use properties 50,000+ sq ft with 17 or more residential accounts | No specific fines have been established |
Florida
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings All state buildings, owned or leased, must be benchmarked, regardless of size. | Fines for non-compliance are $250 per day for the first offense & $500 per day for a repeat violation, in Miami only. |
| Miami | June 1st annual deadline | 15,000+ sq ft for municipal, commercial, residential, and multifamily buildings Energy Assessment due every 5 years or at time of sale for buildings under 25,000 sq ft | The fines for non-compliance are $250 per day for the first offense & $500 per day for a repeat violation. |
| Miami-Dade County | May 15th annual deadline | 2,000+ sq ft for public buildings and 100,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings Building Performance Standard or Energy Audit Requirement due every 5 years | No specific fines have been established |
| Orlando | May 20th annual deadline | All public city buildings and 20,000+ sq ft commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties Building Performance Standard or Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning Study every 5 years | No specific fines have been established |
Georgia
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings State buildings must meet energy reduction targets | No specific fines have been established at state level |
| Atlanta | July 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and municipal buildings Energy audit or retro-commissioning required every 10 years | $1,000 fine plus $200 per day for continued non-compliance |
Hawaii
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | June 1st annual deadline | 10,000+ sq ft for public buildings All state facilities must benchmark energy and water usage | No specific fines have been established |
| Honolulu | April 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 5 years | Up to $1,000 per violation |
Illinois
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | June 1st annual deadline | 10,000+ sq ft for state-owned buildings State facilities over 10,000 sq ft must be benchmarked | No specific fines established at state level |
| Chicago | June 30th annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings Energy Assessment or Retro-commissioning required every 4 years | $1,000 to $5,000 for the first violation, doubling for subsequent violations |
| Evanston | June 30th annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for all buildings Building Performance Standards required every 4 years | $100 per day of violation |
Iowa
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | June 1st annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for public buildings State-owned buildings must achieve specific energy reduction targets | No specific fines have been established |
| Des Moines | May 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Performance Standards required every 5 years | $500 per violation |
Indiana
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for state-owned buildings Energy reduction targets for state facilities | No specific fines have been established |
Kentucky
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state-owned buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction goals | No specific fines have been established |
| Louisville | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 10 years | $500 per month of non-compliance |
Louisiana
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must benchmark energy usage | No specific fines have been established |
| New Orleans | May 15th annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 5 years | $100 per day of non-compliance |
Maryland
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | June 1st annual deadline | 35,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction targets | Up to $1,000 per violation |
| Montgomery County | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Energy Performance Standards required | Class A violation with fines up to $500 for first offense and $750 for repeat offenses |
Maine
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | June 1st annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction goals | No specific fines have been established |
| Portland | May 15th annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 5 years | $50 per day of non-compliance |
Massachusetts
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | June 30th annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings All state-owned buildings must be benchmarked. Building Performance Standards required every 5 years | The fines for non-compliance are up to $150 per day. |
| Boston | May 15th annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial, industrial buildings, and multifamily buildings with at least 15 units. Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requirements | Failure to comply with the benchmarking ordinance will result in fines ranging from $150-$300 per violation, based on the size and type of building. Fines can be issued per day, with maximum fines of $3,000 per year. |
| Cambridge | May 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings with at least 50 units. 10,000+ sq. ft for public buildings. Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) requirements | The first instance of a violation will result in a warning, subsequent violations will receive fines of $300 per day. |
| Chelsea | June 30th annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings with at least 20 units. All public city buildings. | The fines for non-compliance are up to $150 per day. |
| Lexington | May 15th annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings. All public city properties. | The fines for non-compliance are up to $150 per day. |
| Newton | September 15th annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for all non-residential buildings. All Residential buildings with 15 units or more. | The fines for non-compliance are up to $150 per day. |
Michigan
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must benchmark energy usage | No specific fines have been established |
| Ann Arbor | June 1st annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Performance Standards required every 5 years | $25 per day of non-compliance |
Minnesota
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for public buildings State-owned buildings must achieve specific energy reduction targets | No specific fines established |
| Minneapolis | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and public buildings Energy evaluations required every 3 years | $200 fine plus $50 per day of non-compliance |
| St. Paul | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 5 years | Up to $1,000 per violation |
Missouri
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction goals | No specific fines have been established |
| Kansas City | May 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy assessments required every 5 years | $500 per violation |
| St. Louis | April 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and municipal buildings Building Energy Performance Standards required | $500 per violation plus $100 per day of non-compliance |
New Jersey
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | October 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction targets | Up to $5,000 for first violation |
| Hoboken | May 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 10 years | $100 per day of non-compliance |
New York
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | May 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings All state buildings must be benchmarked regardless of size. Building Performance Standards (BPS) requirement every five years | Failure to comply may result in penalties of up to $5,000 per violation |
| New York City | May 1st annual deadline | 10,000+ sq ft for public buildings and 50,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings (excluding condos) Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label (disclosed annually). Building Performance Standard (BPS) requirement every six years | $500 penalty for missing the May 1 deadline, additional penalties of $500 each for missing quarterly deadlines, with a maximum of $2,000 in fines |
| Town of Bedford | June 1st annual deadline | All residential rental properties are required to benchmark annually | Minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense |
Nevada
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | June 1st annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must benchmark energy usage | No specific fines have been established |
| Las Vegas | May 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 7 years | $1,000 per violation |
Ohio
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction goals | No specific fines have been established |
| Cincinnati | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Performance Standards required | $100 per day of non-compliance |
| Cleveland | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 5 years | $50 per day of non-compliance |
Oregon
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | April 1st annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction targets | Civil penalty up to $1,000 per violation |
| Portland | April 22nd annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial buildings Building Performance Standards required | $500 per violation |
Pennsylvania
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must benchmark energy usage | No specific fines have been established |
| Philadelphia | June 30th annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building tune-ups required every 5 years | $300 per violation plus $100 per day of non-compliance |
| Pittsburgh | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial, multifamily, and municipal buildings Building Performance Standards required | $500 to $1,000 per violation |
Rhode Island
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | June 1st annual deadline | 15,000+ sq ft for public buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction targets | No specific fines have been established |
| Providence | May 15th annual deadline | 10,000+ sq ft for municipal buildings and 20,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Performance Standards required | $100 per day of non-compliance |
Texas
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must benchmark energy usage | No specific fines have been established |
| Austin | June 1st annual deadline | 10,000+ sq ft for commercial buildings Energy audits required every 10 years | Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $500 |
| Dallas | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Performance Standards required | $500 per violation |
Utah
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must meet energy reduction goals | No specific fines have been established |
| Salt Lake City | May 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy assessments required every 5 years | $500 per violation |
Washington
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | June 1st annual deadline | Tier 1 buildings (220,000+ sq ft) beginning June 2026 Energy Management Plan and Building Performance Standard Requirement | Maximum penalty of $5,000 plus daily amount equal to $1.00 per square foot of gross floor area per year, not to exceed 18 months of accrued penalty |
| Seattle | June 1st annual deadline | 20,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Tune-Up every 5 years for commercial buildings | Properties between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet: $2,000. Properties greater than 50,000 square feet: $4,000 |
Wisconsin
| Area | Deadline | Requirements | Fines & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for state buildings State facilities must benchmark energy usage | No specific fines have been established |
| Madison | June 1st annual deadline | 25,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Building Performance Standards required | $50 per day of non-compliance |
| Milwaukee | June 1st annual deadline | 50,000+ sq ft for commercial and multifamily buildings Energy audits required every 5 years | $1,000 per violation |