Portland Energy Reporting

Portland Commercial Building Energy Reporting Ordinance / Oregon BPS

Overview

Commercial buildings 20,000 sqft and larger (Portland city); 35,000+ sqft (Oregon state BPS)

20,000 sqft (Portland); 35,000 sqft (Oregon BPS)

Commercial, multifamily residential

2017 (Portland reporting); 2028 (Oregon BPS compliance)

City of Portland / State of Oregon

Oregon

Portland city reporting active since 2017. Oregon state BPS finalized with Tier 1 compliance starting 2028. Early compliance incentive program ($2M fund) launched October 2025.

Key Deadlines

April 22, 2026

Portland annual energy reporting due for 2025 calendar year

June 1, 2028

Oregon BPS Tier 1 compliance for buildings 200,000+ sqft

June 1, 2029

Oregon BPS Tier 1 compliance for buildings 90,000-199,999 sqft

June 1, 2030

Oregon BPS Tier 1 compliance for buildings 35,000-89,999 sqft

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalty

Escalating fines (amounts set by enforcement); incentives up to $0.85/sqft

Escalating administrative fines for non-compliance; early compliance incentives up to $0.85/sqft (Oregon BPS program)

Compliance Requirements

Annual energy performance reporting to City of Portland by April 22

Oregon BPS: meet energy performance standards by compliance deadline based on building size

Submit benchmarking data through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Data Required

12 months of energy consumption data

Building gross floor area and use type

Energy performance metrics (EUI)

How to Submit

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager shared with City of Portland; Oregon BPS via state portal

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager; Oregon Department of Energy reporting portal

Official Resources

Official City of Portland / State of Oregon Resource

https://www.portland.gov/bps/climate-action/energy-reporting

bps expanding cities 2026 energy star portfolio manager guide building emissions compliance 2026

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