Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Dallas

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Dallas, Texas.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

Electric Rate

Gas Rate

Rising

Up 8% YoY; ERCOT market volatility and Oncor delivery rate increases

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Green building requirements for new construction and major renovations, but no mandatory benchmarking for existing buildings.

50,000 sqft (new construction)

At time of permitting

Permit denial

At time of permitting

Dallas Green Building Ordinance - 50,000 sqft (new construction)

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Oncor

Electric

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Various REPs (deregulated market)

Electric

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Atmos Energy

Gas

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Benchmarking is not currently mandated for commercial buildings in Dallas. This may change as new regulations are proposed.

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