Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Fresno

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Fresno, California.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.22Electric Rate

$0.22/kWh

$1.50Gas Rate

$1.50/therm

Rising

Up 10% YoY; PG&E wildfire cost recovery and clean energy mandates

Energy Regulations & Compliance

California AB 802

Active

Statewide benchmarking mandate with annual ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager reporting.

Threshold

50,000 sqft

Deadline

June 1 annually

Penalty

Up to $2,000 per day after notice

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

California AB 802 — 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

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PG&E

Electric & Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

Building Threshold

50,000 sqft

Filing Deadline

June 1 annually

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