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As we celebrate Energy Efficiency month, it is encouraging to reflect on the progress being made through building performance policies.

States are beginning to make leaps forward in energy efficiency goals with building performance standards (BPS). These policies have the ability to reduce water and energy usage in existing buildings. Some states are taking an incremental approach by requiring buildings to make improvements as they continuously raise the standards of performance.

For example, California is enacting measures to track and manage building energy usage and data. Maryland is requiring buildings that are over 35,000 feet to showcase a 20% reduction in net direct GHG emissions by 2030. Additionally, Washington is requiring certain buildings to achieve an impressive net zero emissions by 2050.

To learn more about building performance standards with this article by
https://www.usgbc.org/articles/states-explore-adopting-building-performance-standards-policies

States explore adopting building performance standards policies | U.S. Green Building Council USGBC supports BPS policies in its advocacy work.