Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Sacramento

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Sacramento, California.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.15Electric Rate

$0.15/kWh

$1.45Gas Rate

$1.45/therm

Stable

SMUD rates relatively stable compared to IOU territory; PG&E gas rising

Energy Regulations & Compliance

California AB 802

Active

Statewide benchmarking mandate requiring annual ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager reporting.

Threshold

50,000 sqft

Deadline

June 1 annually

Penalty

Up to $2,000 per day after notice

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

California AB 802 — 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

⚡

SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)

Electric

🔥

PG&E

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

Building Threshold

50,000 sqft

Filing Deadline

June 1 annually

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