Building Emissions Performance Standards

Building performance standards (BPS) are energy or emissions targets that existing buildings must meet over time to improve energy efficiency and reduce climate impacts. While Washington State's energy performance standards are an important start, they will not be enough to meet Seattle's climate goals and a move to a cleaner energy future. With extensive stakeholder engagement in 2022 and on-going development in 2023, OSE is proposing legislation to enact a Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) policy for existing commercial and multifamily buildings larger than 20,000 square feet. Seattle's BEPS policy is projected to reduce building emissions 27% by 2050, making it the most impactful climate action Seattle can take now.

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Seattle Buildings

Building Emissions Performance Standards Policy Development

Learn why Seattle is developing a building emissions performance  standards policy, keep up to date on the latest policy timeline and news, and learn how to share your views.

Washington State Law

Clean Buildings for Washington

The Clean Buildings for Washington law, being implemented by the Washington State Department of Commerce, applies to all commercial buildings larger than 50,000 SF and includes an energy performance standard. Learn more and find resources to comply.

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Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator

The Accelerator supports building owners and managers to meet the State of WA Clean Buildings requirements and to reduce building emissions, with a priority on those buildings in or serving frontline and BIPOC communities. Learn about the educational and light coaching support.

Sustainability and Environment

Jessyn Farrell, Director
Address: 700 5th Avenue, #1868, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA, 98124-4729
Phone: (206) 256-5158
OSE@seattle.gov

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