Oak Park Energy Benchmarking

The City of Oak Park in Illinois has the following energy and water benchmarking laws for certain large buildings.

Fast facts:

  • December 31st annual deadline

  • 10,000+ sq. ft. public, commercial, and residential properties

Details

  • On February 6, 2023, the Village Board of Trustees voted to adopt an energy and water benchmarking ordinance to help owners and managers of large commercial buildings to better understand and improve their building’s performance.

  • The Village Board of Trustees voted to adopt an energy and water benchmarking ordinance to help owners and managers of large commercial buildings to better understand and improve their building’s performance.

  • If you own or manage a public city building that is 10,000+ square feet or greater.

  • The city requires building owners to report their energy usage annually via the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager tool by December 31st.

  • All energy utilities including electricity, natural gas, district energy, and any other purchased fuel type used to operate your building.

    Water is another utility required for reporting.

  • Building owners must report their energy usage data to EPA’s Portfolio Manager, a reporting tool that allows building owners to compare their building’s energy efficiency with similar buildings.

    However:

    • Touchstone IQ for Buildings is a fast, easy-to-use tool that integrates directly with EPA’s Portfolio Manager

    • Touchstone IQ also offers expert-led benchmarking to building owners and managers looking for streamlined compliance and cost-saving recommendations

    Many benchmarking ordinances require a Building ID as part of the report submission process. If needed, you may be able to find your Building ID number here.

  • Touchstone IQ for Buildings offers expert-led benchmarking and easy DIY tools for Oak Park’s large properties. Simplify energy benchmarking compliance while gaining the tools to save money and build your energy intelligence with our exclusive software platform. Gain access to the nation's leading energy experts to ensure significant improvements in your energy usage for your commercial, multifamily, or public building. Our team has partnered with entities of all sizes to reduce their carbon footprint, reach ambitious targets, and comply with new regulations. Whether you're looking for comprehensive, step-by-step guidance to craft your energy management plan or a convenient, intuitive benchmarking solution, we've got you covered. Schedule your free personalized demo today or contact us for pricing or questions.

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