OREGON CLEAN BUILDINGS STANDARDS COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
Are your buildings on track to meet the Oregon State Clean Buildings Standard compliance dates? Find out here on our Resources Page. We are here to help.
OREGON STATE: In 2023, the Oregon ​Legislature passed House Bill 3409, establishing an Energy Performance Standard policy for commercial buildings, often referred to as a Building Performance Standard (BPS). ​The Building Performance Standard policy for commercial buildings addresses energy use and emissions from existing commercial buildings, which account for nearly 20 percent of energy use in Oregon. It requires many large commercial buildings to enhance energy management practices and implement efficiency measures to meet energy use targets. Oregon’s Building Performance Standard is based on ASHRAE Standard 100-2024, with Oregon-specific amendments.
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP!
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard requires large commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, targeting nearly 20% of the state’s energy use. It is based on ASHRAE Standard 100-2024 with Oregon-specific amendments, setting phased compliance deadlines and emphasizing benchmarking and energy management practices.
This can seem a daunting set of tasks for a building owner to take on but Environmental Controls Corp. is in an excellent position to assist you in this effort. Contact us.​
DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
For Oregon's BPS forms, there is a clear division of responsibility between the building owner and the hired energy professional.
Building Owner's Responsibilities:
• Submission of Form A: The building owner must personally submit the Application for Oregon BPS Compliance (Form A).
• Final liability: The owner is ultimately responsible and liable for any penalties resulting from non-filing or non-compliance.
Energy Professional's Responsibilities:
• Technical submissions: A qualified energy professional is required to complete the more technical forms and calculations.
• Form B: Building Activity and Energy Use Intensity Target (EUIt) must be completed by a qualified person for Tier 1 buildings, or a qualified energy manager or person for Tier 2.
• Form C: Calculation of Energy Use Intensity (EUI) must also be completed by a qualified person or qualified energy manager.
• Other submittals: A qualified energy professional is also responsible for other necessary submittals, such as energy audits (Form E), life cycle cost analyses (Form L), and energy and operations and maintenance plans.
