The Oregon Department of Energy has launched Oregon’s new Building Performance Standard program, which will involve energy efficiency compliance deadlines for commercial buildings beginning in 2028.
Owners of buildings covered by the program have recently received a letter from ODOE introducing the Building Performance Standard program. Passed by the Oregon Legislature as part of Oregon House Bill 3409 in 2023, the program establishes energy performance standards for existing large commercial buildings, which account for nearly 20 percent of energy use in the state. Oregon is the fourth state to require existing buildings to meet building performance standards.
Improving the efficiency of Oregon’s large commercial buildings lowers their energy use, can reduce long-term costs for building owners, and can result in additional benefits, such as improving indoor air quality.
“With the Building Performance Standard program, Oregon is continuing to lead on energy efficiency,” said ODOE Director Janine Benner. “Enhancing the efficiency of existing commercial buildings will make a significant difference in Oregon reaching our climate goals.”
Learn more about the program on ODOE’s website.