Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Cleveland

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Cleveland, Ohio.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.13Electric Rate

$0.13/kWh

$0.85Gas Rate

$0.85/therm

Stable

Rates relatively stable; Ohio deregulated market with competitive supply

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Cleveland Building Performance Ordinance

Active

Cleveland has adopted a benchmarking ordinance for large commercial buildings as part of its Climate Action Plan.

Threshold

50,000 sqft

Deadline

June 1 annually

Penalty

Up to $250 per violation

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

Cleveland Building Performance Ordinance — 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

FirstEnergy (Cleveland Electric Illuminating)

Electric

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Dominion Energy Ohio

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

Benchmarking is required

Building Threshold

50,000 sqft

Filing Deadline

June 1 annually

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