Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Columbus

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

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.12Electric Rate

$0.12/kWh

$0.82Gas Rate

$0.82/therm

Stable

Rates relatively stable; Ohio deregulated market provides supplier options

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Columbus Benchmarking (Proposed)

Proposed

Columbus is developing a benchmarking and disclosure ordinance as part of its Climate Action Plan. Currently voluntary.

Threshold

TBD

Deadline

TBD

Penalty

TBD

Compliance Timeline

TBD

Columbus Benchmarking (Proposed) — TBD

Utility Providers

AEP Ohio

Electric

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Columbia Gas of Ohio

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

Benchmarking is not currently mandated for commercial buildings in Columbus. This may change as new regulations are proposed.

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