How do I comply with the law? Tier 1 Buildings Benchmark and track building energy use over time Implement an operations and maintenance (O&M) program Create an energy management plan (EMP) Meet an energy performance target through one of the following pathways: Meet the Energy Use Intensity Target (EUIt) Complete an energy audit and implement all cost-effective energy efficiency measures (Investment Criteria pathway) Tier 2 Buildings Benchmark and track building energy use over time Implement an operations and maintenance program Create an energy management plan
When is compliance required? Compliance dates are organized based on the floor area of buildings that fall under the law. Building owners will then need to comply every five years after their first compliance date. Tier 1 Compliance Schedule June 1, 2026:Buildings greater than 220,000 sq. ft. June 1, 2027:Buildings greater than 90,000 sq. ft. and less than 220,001 sq. ft. June 1, 2028:Buildings greater than 50,000 sq. ft. and less than 90,001 sq. ft. Tier 2 Compliance Schedule July 1, 2027Commercial buildings greater than 20,000 sq. ft. and less than 50,001 sq. ft. & all multifamily residential buildings greater than 20,000 sq. ft
