
Colorado's Building Performance Standard applies to all buildings ≥50,000 sq ft. Your energy audit, compliance plan, and pathway selection are due December 31, 2025. Interim performance targets are due December 31, 2026 and final targets December 31, 2030. We stack federal IRA credits and utility rebates to offset upgrade costs.
Required for every covered building before December 31, 2025
Federal incentive: Audit costs may qualify under IRA 179D when paired with qualifying upgrades.
Bundle with the Foundation Package and get the first benchmarking year included.
Manage 5+ buildings? Get 10% off portfolio packages.
Bulk onboarding and group training sessions included.
Pick the pathway that fits your portfolio. We handle measure design, incentive stacking, and compliance reporting through 2030.
Best for buildings whose 2021 baseline EUI is well above the assigned target.
Best for owners with capital projects already aligned to electrification or renewables.
Energy audit, compliance plan, and pathway selection are due Dec 31, 2025.
December 31, 2026: meet your interim target. Monthly penalties begin June 1, 2027.
$500 first miss, $2,000 each subsequent occurrence.
A: No. HB 21-1286 applies a single threshold — buildings ≥50,000 sq ft — across commercial, multifamily, and institutional property types.
A: Federal IRA 179D (up to $5/sqft) plus Xcel and Black Hills utility rebates typically offset 30–60% of upgrade costs. We file every incentive on your behalf.
A: It depends on your 2021 baseline, capital plan, and target type. We run a free side-by-side analysis as part of the Foundation Package.