BEPP

Philadelphia Building Energy Performance Policy (Bill No. 150706)

Overview

Non-residential buildings with 50,000+ sqft of indoor floor space

50,000 sqft

Commercial, institutional, municipal

2017

City of Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Fully active. Buildings must complete both annual benchmarking and periodic tune-ups. Tune-ups require review and minor optimization of HVAC, lighting, and controls systems.

Key Deadlines

June 30, 2026

Benchmarking and energy tune-up reports due for covered buildings

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalty

$2,000 initial + $500/day after 30 days

$2,000 initial fine for violations; $500/day for each day past 30 days after deadline for failing to file required reports

Compliance Requirements

Annual energy benchmarking via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Building energy tune-up every 5 years to optimize existing systems

Tune-up alternatives: certify high performance or receive exemption

Report tune-up findings and actions to the City

Data Required

12 months of utility consumption data (electricity, gas, oil, steam)

Building gross floor area

Building use type and occupancy

Tune-up report documenting system inspections and corrections

How to Submit

City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability online portal

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking; separate tune-up report form

Official Resources

Official City of Philadelphia Resource

https://www.phila.gov/programs/building-energy-programs/building-energy-performance-program/

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