Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Louisville

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Louisville, Kentucky.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.11Electric Rate

$0.11/kWh

$0.78Gas Rate

$0.78/therm

Stable

Rates relatively stable; LG&E benefiting from low coal and gas costs

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Louisville Benchmarking Ordinance

Active

Annual energy benchmarking for large commercial buildings as part of Louisville Metro sustainability initiatives.

Threshold

50,000 sqft

Deadline

June 1 annually

Penalty

Up to $250 per violation

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

Louisville Benchmarking Ordinance — 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

⚡

LG&E (Louisville Gas & Electric)

Electric & Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

Building Threshold

50,000 sqft

Filing Deadline

June 1 annually

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