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BEPP

Philadelphia Building Energy Performance Policy (Bill No. 150706)

Overview

Applies To
Non-residential buildings with 50,000+ sqft of indoor floor space
Building Size Threshold
50,000 sqft
Building Types
Commercial, institutional, municipal
Effective Date
2017
Jurisdiction
City of Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Current Status

Fully active. Buildings must complete both annual benchmarking and periodic tune-ups. Tune-ups require review and minor optimization of HVAC, lighting, and controls systems.

Key Deadlines

June 30, 2026

Benchmarking and energy tune-up reports due for covered buildings

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalty

$2,000 initial + $500/day after 30 days

$2,000 initial fine for violations; $500/day for each day past 30 days after deadline for failing to file required reports

Compliance Requirements

Annual energy benchmarking via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Building energy tune-up every 5 years to optimize existing systems
Tune-up alternatives: certify high performance or receive exemption
Report tune-up findings and actions to the City

Data Required

12 months of utility consumption data (electricity, gas, oil, steam)
Building gross floor area
Building use type and occupancy
Tune-up report documenting system inspections and corrections

How to Submit

Submission Method

City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability online portal

Submission Format

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking; separate tune-up report form

Official Resources

Official City of Philadelphia Resource
https://www.phila.gov/programs/building-energy-programs/building-energy-performance-program/

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