Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Dallas

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Dallas, Texas.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.11Electric Rate

$0.11/kWh

$0.82Gas Rate

$0.82/therm

Rising

Up 8% YoY; ERCOT market volatility and Oncor delivery rate increases

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Dallas Green Building Ordinance

Active

Green building requirements for new construction and major renovations, but no mandatory benchmarking for existing buildings.

Threshold

50,000 sqft (new construction)

Deadline

At time of permitting

Penalty

Permit denial

Compliance Timeline

At time of permitting

Dallas Green Building Ordinance — 50,000 sqft (new construction)

Utility Providers

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Oncor

Electric

⚡

Various REPs (deregulated market)

Electric

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Atmos Energy

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

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

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