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Oregon buildings performance standards
In Oregon, Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel are required to comply with the Oregon Building Performance Standard (Oregon BPS), and key compliance deadlines are quickly approaching.
What is Oregon BPS?
How to Comply with OR BPS
Building
a structure, including mobile homes, manufactured homes, and other factory-built buildings, wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls
Building Owner
an individual or entity possessing title to a building. In the event of a land lease, the building owner is the entity possessing title to the building.
Oregon BPS Compliance
If a building is determined to be a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building that must comply with Oregon BPS, various forms must be submitted
Submit Documentation
Submit all compliance documentation to the Oregon Department of Commerce by your deadline.
Tier 1: EMP and O&M must be enacted 12 months before compliance deadline.
Tier 2: Buildings are required to report Energy Use Intensity and Energy Use Intensity Targets by their July 1, 2028, compliance deadline.
Tier 2 buildings have more flexibility in timing but still need comprehensive planning.
Category Of Tier 1 and Tier 2
Tier 1
The Oregon Building Performance Standard (Oregon BPS) is mandatory for Tier 1 covered buildings located in the state of Oregon.
What is a Tier 1 Building ?
Tier 1 building is a building where Non-Residential Hotel and Motel equals or exceeds 35,000 square feet. including the parking garage area.
Mandatory for Tier 1 Covered Buildings in Oregon:
Tier 1 buildings are required to report Energy Use Intensity and Energy Use Intensity Targets
and submit operations & maintenance and energy management plans by their compliance date.
Tier 1 buildings that
expect to exceed their energy target must report at least 180 days before their compliance
date, perform energy audits and life cycle cost assessments, and develop a plan to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures by their June 1, 2028/2029/2030, compliance date.
Tier 2
The Oregon Building Performance Standard (Oregon BPS) is mandatory for Tier 2 covered buildings located in the state of Oregon.
What is a Tier 2 Building?
Tier 2 building is a building where Non-Residential Hotel and Motel at least 20,000 and less than 35,000 square feet excluding any parking garage or special gross floor area
Mandatory for Tier 2 Covered Buildings in Oregon:
Tier 2 buildings are required to report Energy Use Intensity and Energy Use Intensity Targets by their July 1, 2028, compliance date
Benchmark:
Tier 2 buildings must benchmark their energy use, so their total annual energy use intensity (energy use per square foot) is calculated and compared to an energy target for buildings with similar activity type.
Special Tier 2
The Oregon Building Performance Standard (Oregon BPS) is mandatory for Special Tier 2 covered buildings located in the state of Oregon.
What is a Tier 2 Special Building?
Special Tier 2 building is a building where multifamily, hospital, school, university, residential care, and senior care equals or exceeds 35,000 square feet excluding any parking garage area
Mandatory for Tier 2 Special Covered Buildings in Oregon:
Special Tier 2 buildings are required to report Energy Use Intensity and Energy Use Intensity Targets by their July 1, 2028, compliance date
Benchmark:
Special Tier 2 buildings must benchmark their energy use, so their total annual energy use intensity (energy use per square foot) is calculated and compared to an energy target for buildings with similar activity type.
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Compliance Requirements
Tier I Service
( ≥ 35,000 sq. ft )
Tier I: Basic Requirements
- Submit an application for a building (or a group of buildings)
- Determine the Energy Use Intensity Target (EUIt) based on building type and operation
- Calculate the Energy Use Intensity (EUI) from 12 continuous months of utility bills
- Energy Management Plan (EMP)
- Decarbonization Plan for grouped buildings with district systems
Tier I Incentives
$3.00/sf + $0.05 per kBtu saved >15 (capped at 50% of project cost).
Example: 100k ft² office → $85k–$200k+ incentive
💰 Packages designed to ensure you capture maximum funding
Tier I: Compliance Follow-Up Measures
For those Missing Targets:
- Report on their expected status 180 days before compliance date
- Complete an Energy Audit and Life Cycle Cost Assessment before their compliance date
- Implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures that reduce EUI
- Calculate and report the building’s updated EUI as milestones are reached
Tier I Incentives
$2.00/sf + $0.05 per kBtu saved >15 (capped at 50% of project cost).
Example: 100k ft² office → $85k–$200k+ incentive
💰 Packages designed to ensure you capture maximum funding
Tier II Service
( ≥ 20,000 - 35,000 sq. ft )
Tier II: Basic Requirements
- Submit an application for a building (or a group of buildings)
- Determine the Energy Use Intensity Target (EUIt) based on building type and operation
- Calculate the Energy Use Intensity (EUI) from 12 continuous months of utility bills
Tier 2 Incentives
$0.85/sf base; $0.85/sf with Anti-Displacement Agreement → Typical 50k = $37,500 incentive
💰 Net cost: $0 (if incentive approved)
Tier II: Building Type Definitions
- Tier 2 buildings are 20,000–35,000 sq. ft., owned by one entity.
- Tier 2 are (≥ 20,000 - 35,000 sq. ft.) with large specialized spaces.
- It includes Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel
- Non-residential excludes lodging types; hotels provide overnight rooms and guest services.
Tier 2 Incentives
$0.85/sf → Typical 20K – 35K building = $15,000 incentive
💰 Net cost: $0 (if incentive approved)
Special Tier II Service
( ≥ 35,000 sq. ft )
Tier II: Basic Requirements
- Submit an application for a building (or a group of buildings)
- Determine the Energy Use Intensity Target (EUIt) based on building type and operation
- Calculate the Energy Use Intensity (EUI) from 12 continuous months of utility bills
Special Tier 2 Incentives
$0.85/sf base; $0.85/sf with Anti-Displacement Agreement → Typical 50k = $37,500 incentive
💰 Net cost: $0 (if incentive approved)
Special Tier II: Building Type Definitions
- Special Tier 2 buildings are equals are above 35,000 sq. ft., owned by one entity.
- Special Tier 2 are ( ≥35,000 sq. ft. ) with large specialized spaces.
- It includes Multifamily, Hospital, School, University, Dormitory, Barracks, Prison, Residential/Senior Care Facility
- Non-residential excludes lodging types; hotels provide overnight rooms and guest services.
Special Tier 2 Incentives
$0.85/sf → Typical 35k building = $15,000 incentive
💰 Net cost: $0 (if incentive approved)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon BPS compliance?
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.
Who Required to comply with Oregon BPS?
All public and privately owned buildings, which meet the definition of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 covered building are subject to the requirements of the Buildings Performance Standard.
What’s the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 and Tier 2 special?
Tier 1 :
- Buildings greater than 35,000 square feet
- It includes Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel
- Requirements: Benchmarking, energy management plan (EMP), operations and maintenance (O&M) program and performance metric
- Mandatory compliance begins in 2026 for buildings over 220,000 square feet
Tier 2 :
- Buildings greater than 20,000 to 35,000 square feet
- It includes Non-residential, Hotel, or Motel
- Tier 2 buildings are required to report Energy Use Intensity and Energy Use Intensity Targets by their July 1, 2028, compliance date
Tier 2 Special :
- Buildings equals or greater than 35,000 square feet
- It includes Multifamily, Hospital, School, University, Dormitory, Barracks, Prison, Residential/Senior Care Facility
- Tier 2 buildings are required to report Energy Use Intensity and Energy Use Intensity Targets by their July 1, 2028, compliance date
What can I do to get started with compliance?
Compliance with the Buildings Performance Standard is different depending on the size of your building. Tier 1 is buildings greater than 35,000 sf. Tier 2 is buildings greater than 20,000 sf to 35,000 sf and all multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 sf.
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For more information on Oregon BPS Tier 1 requirements visit Oregon State Department of Commerce
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For more information on Oregon BPS Tier 2 requirements visit Oregon State Department of Commerce
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