OREGON BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARD (BPS)
The BPS sets energy performance targets to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from existing large commercial buildings, and multifamily buildings. It is administered by the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and is one of the first such programs in the U.S. It requires building owners to measure, report, and—if necessary—improve their building’s energy performance to meet Energy Use Intensity (EUI) targets.
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Visit the State of Oregon BPS webpage here:
OREGON
COMPLIANCE
ENERGY USE INTENSITY
Energy Use Intensity is a key metric used in the BPS and is defined as:
EUI = Total annual energy consumed (in kBtu) ÷ Building square footage
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It is expressed in kBtu per square foot per year (kBtu/sf/yr).
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A lower EUI indicates a more energy-efficient building.
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It is expressed in kBtu per square foot per year (kBtu/sf/yr).
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A lower EUI indicates a more energy-efficient building.
Each building type has a target EUI based on national and regional benchmarks. The standard is based on ASHRAE Standard 100-2024, a national benchmark for energy efficiency in existing buildings, with Oregon-specific amendments.
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Click the link below to find our your building's current & target EUI numbers!
WHICH BUILDINGS MUST COMPLY?
Tier 1 (Mandatory Compliance):
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Nonresidential, hotel, or motel buildings with ≥ 35,000 sq ft (excluding parking garages).
Tier 2 (Reporting Required):
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Multifamily, hospital, school, dormitory, or university buildings with ≥ 35,000 sq ft.
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Mixed-use buildings (hotel, motel, nonresidential) with 20,000–35,000 sq ft.
WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES?
Though these deadlines might seem distant, there may be significant work involved in complying with the law. Taking steps today can save significant amounts of money.
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There are significant penalties for missing compliance, as well as incentives for early adaptors.
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Here are the compliance deadlines for the Oregon Building Performance Standard (BPS), based on building size and type:
WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES?
Though these deadlines might seem distant, there may be significant work involved in complying with the law. Taking steps today can save significant amounts of money.
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There are significant penalties for missing compliance, as well as incentives for early adaptors.
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Here are the compliance deadlines for the Oregon Building Performance Standard (BPS), based on building size and type:
COMPLIANCE DELIVERABLES
Navigating the path to compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Let Alliant Systems serve as your guide—streamlining the process toward compliance. Our experts take the lead in developing the key deliverables required to meet regulatory standards, including:
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Benchmarking your building’s current Energy Use Intensity (EUI) using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
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Creating an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plan
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Developing an Energy Management Plan to meet one of two compliance pathways:
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Achieve the target EUI (EUIt) by the compliance deadline
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Fulfill the investment criteria
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Let Alliant Systems simplify your compliance journey—start today and get ahead of the curve.
CONTACT US
Are you interested in learning more about energy management?
Call: 503.619.4000
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