Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Austin, Texas.
$0.12/kWh
$0.88/therm
Rising
Up 7% YoY; Austin Energy rate restructuring and demand charges increasing
Energy audits required at time of sale or lease for commercial buildings; annual benchmarking for large buildings.
Threshold
10,000 sqft (audit at sale); 75,000 sqft (annual benchmarking)
Deadline
June 1 annually (benchmarking)
Penalty
Up to $500 per day
June 1 annually (benchmarking)
Austin Energy Conservation Audit & Disclosure (ECAD) — 10,000 sqft (audit at sale); 75,000 sqft (annual benchmarking)
Austin Energy
Electric
Texas Gas Service
Gas
Benchmarking is required
Building Threshold
75,000 sqft
Filing Deadline
June 1 annually
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