Attention Building Owners: The 2026 Performance Period is Active Now. Don’t wait until the deadline to track your emissions. Start your strategy!

Building Performance Colorado

Don’t Just Comply. Capitalize.

Statewide Compliance Mandates

The Building Performance Colorado (BPC) program has two distinct requirements for owners of buildings over 50,000 sq. ft.: Annual Benchmarking (Reporting) and Greenhouse Gas Performance Standards (Reductions).

While benchmarking is an administrative task, meeting the 7% Reduction Target (2026) requires active energy management, capital planning, or strategic adjustments.

⚠ 2026 Status: Active

The Performance Period is now live. Your building's energy usage in 2026 will determine your compliance status. Failure to meet targets results in monthly fines starting in 2027.

Annual Filing

Annual Benchmarking

Mandatory Data Reporting

Owner Obligations
  • Report via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
  • Pay $100 Annual Fee per Building
  • Submit Waiver Requests (if eligible)
  • Third-Party Verification (As Needed)
Administrative Note
Recurring Deadline.
Every year, owners must report the previous calendar year's energy data. This is a permanent annual requirement regardless of performance status.
Annual Schedule
Portal Opens: March 1
Due Date: June 1 ANNUAL
Performance Standard

Emissions Targets

GHG Performance Standards

Reduction Goals (from 2021 Baseline)
  • 7% Reduction by 2026
  • 20% Reduction by 2030
Compliance Pathways
  • Standard Path: Meet Target via Efficiency
  • Timeline Adjustment: For Hardship/Delays
  • Target Adjustment: For Unique Constraints
  • Renewable Energy: On-site or Off-site
Performance Status
2026 Cycle: ACTIVE NOW CRITICAL
Strategic Consulting
Unsure how to comply or if you will meet the 7% reduction? We help you navigate the pathways, analyze your performance gap, and file all necessary adjustments.

Navigate the Building Performance Colorado program with confidence.

Sheehan Engineering provides unbiased, expert support focused purely on your compliance goals. Because we don’t sell equipment, you get a cost-effective strategy tailored to your building—not a hidden sales pitch.

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Building Performance Colorado FAQ

Answers regarding Regulation 28, the 7% Reduction Target, and avoiding penalties.

We price based on the complexity of your compliance path.

Standard Benchmarking: For simple annual reporting (June 1 deadline), we offer flat-rate packages starting at $500/building.

Consulting & Audits: If you are missing the 7% reduction target, you need an ASHRAE Level 2 Audit to file for an adjustment. We provide transparent proposals for these audits, typically ranging from $0.25 - $0.50/sf.
This is a critical distinction. While the report is due June 1, 2027, the Performance Period is happening right now (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026).

Your building needs to achieve its 7% Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction during this calendar year. If you wait until the reporting deadline to check your status, it will be too late to reduce your usage, and you may face automatic non-compliance.
To file for a Target Adjustment or Timeline Adjustment, the State of Colorado requires the data be verified by an Approved Energy Auditor.

This individual must hold a specific credential, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Sheehan Engineering has licensed PEs and CEMs on staff who meet all state requirements to sign off on your audits and adjustment applications.
You have options, but you must act quickly. If your building has unique constraints (historic status, technical limitations, or financial hardship), we can file for a Target Adjustment.

This requires an ASHRAE Level 2 Audit to prove that you have done everything cost-effective. We handle the engineering analysis to justify your request to the Colorado Energy Office.
Building Performance Colorado enforces civil penalties for failing to report or meet targets.

  • First Violation: Up to $2,000.
  • Subsequent Violations: Up to $5,000 per month.

These fines can accumulate monthly until compliance is achieved. Investing in a Gap Analysis now is significantly cheaper than paying monthly state penalties in 2027.
Looking for official documents?
Visit the Colorado Energy Office Resources Page →

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