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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in San Jose

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

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.25Electric Rate
$1.65Gas Rate

Rising

Up 10% YoY; PG&E wildfire costs and clean energy transition charges

Energy Regulations & Compliance

San Jose Reach Code / Benchmarking

Active

Local benchmarking ordinance and all-electric reach code for new construction.

20,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Up to $100 per day

California AB 802

Active

Statewide benchmarking mandate with annual ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager reporting.

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Up to $2,000 per day after notice

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

San Jose Reach Code / Benchmarking - 20,000 sqft

June 1 annually

California AB 802 - 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

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PG&E

Electric & Gas

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San Jose Clean Energy

Electric

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

20,000 sqft

June 1 annually

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