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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Portland

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Portland, Oregon.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.12Electric Rate
$1.10Gas Rate

Rising

Up 6% YoY; wildfire season costs and clean energy mandates increasing rates

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Portland BEPR (Building Energy Performance Reporting)

Active

Commercial buildings must track and report energy use annually. BPS under development.

20,000 sqft

May 1 annually

Up to $500 per day after 30-day cure period

Compliance Timeline

May 1 annually

Portland BEPR (Building Energy Performance Reporting) - 20,000 sqft

Utility Providers

⚡

Portland General Electric

Electric

🔥

NW Natural

Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

20,000 sqft

May 1 annually

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