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Washington’s State Energy Benchmark Law

Requiring Energy Audits and Benchmarking, Requiring Building Retrofits, Energy Use Benchmarking and Auditing
States and State Governments
In addition to benchmarking requirements for private buildings, Washington’s State Energy Benchmark Law (2009) put in place strict requirements for public buildings, including mandatory investment-grade energy audits.

Executive Order on Comprehensive Energy Management of Salt Lake City Facilities

Requiring Energy Audits and Benchmarking, Energy Use Benchmarking and Auditing
Local Governments
In addition to benchmarking requirements, the Comprehensive Energy Management of Salt Lake City Facilities Executive Order (2015) requires further energy audits, retrocommissioning, building operator training, and occupant engagement.

Reno’s Energy and Water Efficiency Program

Requiring Energy Audits and Benchmarking, Energy Use Benchmarking and Auditing
Local Governments
Requires that all buildings not receiving an Energy Star score of at least 50 must conduct an energy audit and retrocommissioning every seven years.

Orlando Benchmarking and Auditing Requirements

Requiring Energy Audits and Benchmarking, Energy Use Benchmarking and Auditing
Local Governments
Requires buildings owners to conduct an energy audit or retrocommissioning every five years, unless their building receives an ENERGY STAR score at or above 50.

New York’s Executive Order 88

Requiring Energy Audits and Benchmarking, Requiring Building Retrofits, Energy Use Benchmarking and Auditing
Local Governments
Requires that public buildings of more than 20,000 sf benchmark their energy consumption annually and implement identified, cost-effective improvements.