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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Cleveland

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Cleveland, Ohio.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.13Electric Rate
$0.85Gas Rate

Stable

Rates relatively stable; Ohio deregulated market with competitive supply

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Cleveland Building Performance Ordinance

Active

Cleveland has adopted a benchmarking ordinance for large commercial buildings as part of its Climate Action Plan.

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Up to $250 per violation

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

Cleveland Building Performance Ordinance - 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

⚡

FirstEnergy (Cleveland Electric Illuminating)

Electric

🔥

Dominion Energy Ohio

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

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