Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Miami

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Miami, Florida.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.14Electric Rate

$0.14/kWh

$1.20Gas Rate

$1.20/therm

Rising

Up 8% YoY; FPL hurricane hardening surcharges and natural gas fuel costs

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Miami-Dade County Building Efficiency 305

Expanding

County-level benchmarking pilot program for large commercial buildings. Full mandatory program under development.

Threshold

50,000 sqft

Deadline

September 1 annually

Penalty

Up to $1,000 per violation

Compliance Timeline

September 1 annually

Miami-Dade County Building Efficiency 305 — 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

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Florida Power & Light (FPL)

Electric

🔥

TECO Peoples Gas

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

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

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