Energy Benchmarking in Philadelphia: The June 30 Deadline Is Almost Here

If you own or manage a large building in Philadelphia, your annual energy benchmarking report is due June 30. Here's what that means and how we can help.

Each year, Philadelphia requires owners of large buildings to report how much energy and water their buildings used during the previous calendar year. This process is called energy benchmarking and is part of the city's Building Energy Benchmarking Program. It applies to all commercial and multifamily buildings with 50,000 square feet or more of indoor floor space.

By tracking whole-building energy and water use year over year, owners can see how their building compares to similar properties, monitor their own performance over time and find opportunities to cut costs. Reporting is done through the EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, using a full 12 months of data.

The deadline is June 30, and it comes around every year. Buildings that miss it face a $300 fine, followed by $100 per day until the report is submitted and accepted. Benchmarking is separate from the BEPP "tune-up" requirement, which runs on a five-year cycle based on building size; buildings over 200,000 sq. ft. are due in 2026.

If you're not sure whether your building is covered, haven't set up a Portfolio Manager account, or simply want the reporting handled correctly and on time, we can help. EES manages the full reporting process, so you can stay compliant and avoid the last-minute scramble. For more information, contact us at info@eesolutions.net.