Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Denver, Colorado.
$0.13/kWh
$0.85/therm
Rising
Up 9% YoY; Xcel Energy clean energy transition costs driving rate increases
Building performance standards targeting 30% reduction in energy consumption by 2030, with EUI-based compliance.
Threshold
25,000 sqft
Deadline
June 1 annually (benchmarking); BPS compliance by 2030
Penalty
$0.30 per kBtu over threshold
Annual energy and water benchmarking through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Threshold
25,000 sqft
Deadline
June 1 annually
Penalty
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
Xcel Energy
Electric & Gas
Benchmarking is required
Building Threshold
25,000 sqft
Filing Deadline
June 1 annually
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