Buildings 25,000 sq. ft. or Larger

Denver is committed to working with the community to improve and strengthen the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy. The city is proposing several significant updates to the policy to help building owners and ensure Denver reaches its climate goals. The city is committed to Energize Denver as a key piece of our work to make Denver more vibrant. We look forward to improving how we support building owners with compliance. You can check out the proposed updates to the rules and regulations.

The Energize Denver Building Performance Policy requires buildings 25,000 sq. ft. and larger to:

Start with our Compliance Guide to see a step-by-step guide on creating and following your compliance pathway. Or look at detailed information about Benchmarking, Performance Requirements, or special building types.

Compliance Guide

Not sure where to start? This guide will take you through your compliance requirements step-by-step to ensure you are on track to meet your targets. The guide also points out key steps to take that will help you make a plan for getting into compliance.

Benchmarking Requirements

One of the key parts of the Energize Denver program is your annual Benchmarking Report. Learn more about what this entails and how to complete your annual benchmarking report correctly. Ensuring your data is correct is how we can ensure you have an accurate performance target.

Performance Requirements

Understand what you need to do to get your building into compliance with your Performance Requirements. See the EUI targets for different building types, see how the city will evaluate your performance, and understand the penalties for non-compliance.

Creating Your Compliance Pathway

The Energize Denver Building Performance Policy was written to give buildings flexibility in achieving their performance targets. Since every building is unique, we developed options that can help building owners find a compliance pathway that works for them.

Guidance for Manufacturing, Agricultural, and Industrial Buildings

Do you own a building that is considered to be for Manufacturing, Agricultural, or Industrial (MAI) purposes? Your Energize Denver compliance pathway may be different from other buildings. Find out if this includes you and what you need to do to get into compliance.

Rules and Technical Guidance

Get the full technical guidance document for buildings 25,000 sq. ft. and larger to help you with all the details of complying with the Energize Denver Benchmarking and Performance Requirements.