Oak Park
Energy Benchmarking
The Village of Oak Park's Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance requires owners of commercial, multifamily, and public buildings greater than 10,000 square feet to annually track their energy and water use and report the results to the Village for public disclosure. This ordinance is a key part of the Village's plan to help building owners reduce utility costs and achieve carbon reduction goals.
All buildings over 10,000 square feet are required to submit their annual benchmarking report via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager by December 31, 2025.
The Village of Oak Park also has a clear focus on education and technical assistance. While the ordinance does allow for fines for non-compliance, the Village is currently focused on helping building owners meet the requirements. This makes the initial benchmarking report your immediate, top priority to ensure compliance and avoid potential future penalties.
Sheehan Engineering has been assisting clients in the Chicagoland area and has an expert level of understanding of Oak Park's Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance. Additionally, our team of professionals offers tailored and full-suite services designed to ensure your building's compliance with the upcoming December 31st deadline.
Annual Reporting
Gather energy data from the local utilities; upload to EnergyStar Portfolio Manager; review property details; and report to the city on your behalf.
Verification
Provide third-party data verification services to fulfill the verification requirements. This can only be performed as a standalone service since the ordinance requires that the third-party verifier has no conflicts of interest with the data gathering activities.
Specialty Compliance Services
In special cases, your property may be exempt from the ordinance reporting requirements, or you may have a unique circumstance. Contact us to discuss your case and hear how we can help you.
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