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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Stamford

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Stamford, Connecticut.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.24Electric Rate
$1.42Gas Rate

Rising

Up 11% YoY; Eversource rate cases and ISO-NE capacity market increases

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Connecticut Benchmarking (Public Act 18-82)

Active

State-level benchmarking mandate for commercial buildings.

50,000 sqft

May 1 annually

Up to $500 per violation

Compliance Timeline

May 1 annually

Connecticut Benchmarking (Public Act 18-82) - 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

⚡

Eversource

Electric & Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

50,000 sqft

May 1 annually

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