Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Denver

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Denver, Colorado.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

Electric Rate

Gas Rate

Rising

Up 9% YoY; Xcel Energy clean energy transition costs driving rate increases

Active

Building performance standards targeting 30% reduction in energy consumption by 2030, with EUI-based compliance.

25,000 sqft

June 1 annually (benchmarking); BPS compliance by 2030

$0.30 per kBtu over threshold

Active

Annual energy and water benchmarking through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

25,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Fines starting at $500; escalating for repeat violations

June 1 annually (benchmarking); BPS compliance by 2030

Energize Denver BPS - 25,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Denver Benchmarking Ordinance - 25,000 sqft

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Xcel Energy

Electric & Gas

✓

Benchmarking is required

25,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Centralize bills, automate accruals, and stay ahead of Energize Denver BPS compliance across your CO portfolio.