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Resources and guidance for building owners to comply with Colorado Building Performance Standard (HB 21-1286). Critical deadline: December 31, 2025 to complete your energy audit and select your compliance pathway. Choose from 3 pathways to meet your 2026 interim (7% reduction) and 2030 final (20% reduction) targets.
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What is the Colorado Building Performance Standard?
Colorado BPS is a state law (HB 21-1286, passed in 2021) requiring buildings 50,000 sq ft or larger to benchmark energy use annually and meet performance targets through one of three compliance pathways. The law is emissions-focused, giving building owners flexibility to choose the best path for their property.
Buildings Covered
All buildings ≥50,000 sq ft (commercial, institutional, residential). No exemptions based on building type—single threshold applies to all.
Key Deadlines
Dec 31, 2025: Energy audit + compliance plan + pathway selection
Dec 31, 2026: Meet interim targets (7% reduction)
Dec 31, 2030: Meet final targets (20% reduction)
Three Compliance Pathways
Choose from Energy Efficiency (reduce Site EUI), GHG Reduction (reduce emissions), or Standard % Reduction (fixed 13%/29% cuts). Select the best fit for your building by Dec 2025.
How Colorado BPS Works: Establish your 2021 baseline energy use, then reduce either energy consumption (Site EUI) or greenhouse gas emissions (GHGI) by 7% (2026) and 20% (2030). Choose the pathway that aligns with your building's capabilities and investment plans.
Covered Buildings
≥50,000 sq ft (all types)
Penalties: Monthly penalties begin June 2027 (interim) and June 2031 (final) if non-compliant
Three Pathways
Choose by Dec 31, 2025
1. Energy Efficiency
Reduce Site EUI by 7% (2026) and 20% (2030)
2. GHG Reduction
Reduce emissions by 7% (2026) and 20% (2030)
3. Standard % Reduction
13% interim / 29% final (if baseline 29%+ above target)
Benchmarking Requirements:
- • Use Energy Star Portfolio Manager
- • Connect to Colorado's BEAM Portal
- • Submit annual report + $100 fee
- • August 1 deadline each year
Benchmarking enforcement began January 1, 2024