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oregon BPS Resources & Compliance Guides
Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS), established under HB 3409, requires large buildings to track energy use, meet performance targets, and improve efficiency over time.
Core Compliance Concepts
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
The primary tool used to track and report building energy consumption.
EUI (Energy Use Intensity)
Measures how much energy a building uses per square foot annually.
EUIt (Energy Use Intensity Target)
The performance benchmark buildings must meet under Oregon BPS.
ASHRAE Level 2 Audit
A detailed energy audit identifying cost-effective upgrades for compliance.
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
ECAPP (Energy Compliance & Performance Program)
- Offsets administrative and technical compliance costs for covered buildings.
- Provides direct financial assistance for engineering studies and data verification.
- Targets long-term energy performance improvements to mitigate penalty risks.
BERI (Building Energy Retrofit Initiative)
- Offers capital funding specifically allocated for structural and mechanical retrofits.
- Lowers the upfront cost of high-efficiency equipment upgrades.
- Prioritizes deep energy retrofits that substantially lower EUI (Energy Use Intensity).
Utility & Local Rebates
Local Utility Programs
- Prescriptive Rebates: Instant cash-back on standard equipment upgrades (LED lighting, smart thermostats).
- Custom Incentives: Tailored payouts based on calculated, verified annual kilowatt-hour ($kWh$) or therm savings.
- HVAC & Water Heating: Strategic bonuses for upgrading to heat pumps and high-efficiency water systems.
Layering Strategies
- Maximize ROI by combining utility rebates with BERI grants on a single project.
Let’s Get You Compliant
Avoid Penalties.
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