Updated: March 2026
Market GuideUtility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Rising
Up 5% YoY; Duquesne Light distribution rate case and PJM capacity costs
Pittsburgh adopted building performance standards requiring large buildings to meet energy and emissions targets.
Threshold
50,000 sqft
Deadline
June 1 annually (benchmarking)
Penalty
Up to $500 per day
Annual energy benchmarking through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for covered buildings.
Threshold
50,000 sqft
Deadline
June 1 annually
Penalty
Up to $500 per violation
June 1 annually (benchmarking)
Pittsburgh BPS (Building Performance Standards) - 50,000 sqft
June 1 annually
Pittsburgh Benchmarking Ordinance - 50,000 sqft
Duquesne Light
Electric
Peoples Natural Gas
Gas
Benchmarking is required
Building Threshold
50,000 sqft
Filing Deadline
June 1 annually
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