Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in San Jose

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

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.25Electric Rate

$0.25/kWh

$1.65Gas Rate

$1.65/therm

Rising

Up 10% YoY; PG&E wildfire costs and clean energy transition charges

Energy Regulations & Compliance

San Jose Reach Code / Benchmarking

Active

Local benchmarking ordinance and all-electric reach code for new construction.

Threshold

20,000 sqft

Deadline

June 1 annually

Penalty

Up to $100 per day

California AB 802

Active

Statewide benchmarking mandate with 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

San Jose Reach Code / Benchmarking — 20,000 sqft

June 1 annually

California AB 802 — 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

PG&E

Electric & Gas

San Jose Clean Energy

Electric

Benchmarking Requirements

Benchmarking is required

Building Threshold

20,000 sqft

Filing Deadline

June 1 annually

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