Download the Guide The How to Guide is also available as a PDF document, which covers all 5 steps. Download > Compliance Checklist > Get Support Free Workshops • May 1st, 9am - 12pm * RESCHEDULED* • May 16th, 12pm - 2pm (learn how to benchmark) Drop-In Help • Each Wed., 11am-1pm at Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., 18th floor Helpline • energybenchmarking@   seattle.gov • 206-727-8484   (8:00-5:00 Mon-Fri)

Compliance Deadlines Non-residential & Multifamily 20,000 to 49,999 SF: April 1, 2013 - FOR 2012 DATA Non-residential & Multifamily 50,000 SF or Greater: April 1, 2013 - FOR 2012 DATA Multifamily 50,000 SF or Greater: October 1, 2012 - FOR 2011 DATA. PAST DUE! Non-Residential 50,000 SF or Greater: April 1, 2012 - FOR 2011 DATA. PAST DUE! Learn more >

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How to Comply

The How to Guide provides step-by-step instructions to use the EPA's Portfolio Manager to comply with the City of Seattle's Energy Benchmarking and Reporting requirements. Follow the steps below OR download the guide. If you reported a building last year and need to update its compliance, visit the Annual Updates page.

Get Started Look-up your building ID, confirm building information, request changes, and gather building use details.

Set Up Building in EPA Portfolio Manager Register account and add building use details.

Set Up Utility Meters and Obtain Energy Usage Data Obtain summarized energy usage from Seattle City Light, Puget Sound Energy and Seattle Steam.

Confirm 'Energy Intensity Scores' Confirm that all buildings to be reported have December 2012 Energy Intensity scores.

Authorize Reporting to the City Make the City of Seattle an authorized service provider to finalize reporting to the City.

Annual Updates Required by April 1st! Report the previous year's energy use to the City by April 1st of each year to avoid fines.

NOTE: The Energy Benchmarking & Disclosure Director's Rule 6-2011 defines the specific requirements for compliance with the ordinance.

Prefer to hire a pro to benchmark?

• The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), a non-profit energy efficiency trade association, maintains a directory of businesses that can benchmark buildings and help owners use the building’s energy data to make informed decisions about energy and money saving upgrades. View the directory...

Disclaimer: Annual compliance with the City of Seattle Energy Benchmarking & Reporting ordinance is the responsibility of the building owner on record to confirm.

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