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Diagram of Oregon BPS Tier 1 and Tier 2 thresholds and June 2028 to 2030 deadlines

PENALTIES

Tier 1 Oregon BPS first cohort: June 1, 2028. You have under . See your deadline and next step.

Oregon BPS Penalties: What, When, and How to Avoid Them

Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is designed to ensure large commercial buildings steadily improve energy performance and reduce emissions over time. Failing to comply can lead to financial penalties, compliance notices, and increased operational scrutiny. Understanding how penalties work and taking early action is critical for avoiding unnecessary costs and protecting asset value.

Oregon BPS Non-Compliance Penalties

Failure to comply with Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) requirements may result in substantial financial penalties, corrective action requirements, and additional enforcement measures for covered commercial buildings.

Tier 1 Non-Compliance Penalties:

Tier 1 Building Penalties Overview:

  • Failure to submit required benchmarking or compliance documentation may result in administrative penalties.
  • Building owners may face escalating fines for continued non-compliance after official notice periods expire.
  • Penalties may increase based on:
    • Building size
    • Duration of non-compliance
    • Failure to implement required corrective actions
    • Repeat violations across compliance cycles
  • Additional enforcement actions may include:
    • Mandatory energy audits
    • Corrective action plans
    • Required energy efficiency upgrades
    • Ongoing reporting obligations

Tier 2 Non-Compliance Penalties:

Tier 2 Building Penalties Overview:

  • Buildings following Tier 2 compliance pathways may face penalties if required implementation measures are not completed within mandated timelines.
  • Failure to complete approved energy management strategies or operational improvements may trigger enforcement actions.
  • Continued violations may result in recurring administrative fines and additional compliance oversight.
  • Buildings may also lose eligibility for certain state incentives, grants, or financing programs tied to compliance participation.

Tier 2 Compliance Requirements Often Include:

  • Energy Management Plans (EMP)
  • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs
  • Energy performance tracking
  • Building system optimization measures
  • Periodic performance verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What penalties apply?

Tier 1 non-compliance penalties are $5,000 plus $1 per square foot per year. Tier 2 has no performance target in the first compliance cycle, so there is no non-compliance penalty during that cycle.

The Oregon Building Performance Standard (Oregon BPS) is a mandatory program that aims to bring
awareness about building energy use to owners of existing commercial buildings, and to reduce
energy use and utility costs for less efficient buildings.

The State of Oregon adopted new energy performance requirements for commercial and multifamily buildings. These are in addition to Portland’s commercial energy reporting requirements; here is what commercial property owners need to know.

EUIt is the energy use intensity target set by ODOE for each property type and climate zone. Tier 1 buildings must meet or beat their EUIt by their compliance deadline.

The most effective compliance strategy includes:

  1. Early benchmarking setup
  2. Regular energy data tracking
  3. Proactive audit planning
  4. Incentive utilization to reduce upgrade costs
  5. Professional compliance review before deadlines

Let’s Get You Compliant

Avoid Penalties.

Stay Ahead of Deadlines.

Oregon BPS compliance isn’t just about following the law  it’s about protecting your investment. We’ll guide you through every step: benchmarking, audits, reports, and submission.

Oregon BPS Compliance Advisor