The Performance Pathway is one of the three Principal Compliance Pathways. This Pathway is available for all Property Types. It requires a Site EUI reduction of 20% over the course of a Compliance Cycle.
It gives building owners the flexibility to determine for themselves how to meet the energy performance requirements. Building owners following this Pathway can implement energy efficiency measures of their choosing to reduce energy consumption in the building.
Successful compliance under the Performance Pathway is met by demonstrating a 20% reduction in site energy use from the beginning of a Compliance Cycle (established through the baseline years) to the end of the Compliance Cycle (measured through the evaluation years).
Important deadlines and requirements
Timeline Key
Major BEPS Cycle Milestone
Phase
Deadline or Deliverable
Take Action
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025
During the Performance Period, reduce your building’s Site EUI by 20% based on its baseline Site EUI, which is an average of its CY2018 and CY2019 Site EUI.
Benchmarking Report Due
A completed District Benchmarking Benchmark Results and Compliance Report is due for buildings ≥25,000 sq. ft. for calendar year 2021.
Submit Pathway Selection
Deadline to submit the Pathway Selection Form to DOEE for approval by telling them you’ve selected the Performance Pathway.
Benchmarking Report Due
A completed District Benchmark Results and Compliance Benchmarking Report is due for buildings ≥25,000 sq. ft. for calendar year 2022.
Third-Party Verified Benchmarking Report Due
A completed, third-party verified District Benchmark Results and Compliance Benchmarking Report is due for buildings ≥25,000 sq. ft. for calendar year 2023.
Benchmarking Report Due
A completed District Benchmark Results and Compliance Benchmarking Report is due for buildings ≥10,000 sq. ft. for calendar year 2024.
Evaluation Year
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
During this time, your building’s energy performance will be evaluated through benchmarking to confirm that it meets its minimum requirement of a 20% Site EUI reduction.
Benchmarking Report Due
A completed District Benchmark Results and Compliance Benchmarking Report is due for buildings ≥10,000 sq. ft. for calendar year 2025.
Milestone: Compliance Cycle 1 Ends
This is the end of the BEPS 1 Compliance Cycle.
Completed Actions Report Due
Deadline to submit a Completed Actions Report that includes a short survey of the energy efficiency measures the building owner implemented to meet the energy performance requirements.
Third-Party Verified Benchmarking Report Due
A completed, third-party verified District Benchmark Results and Compliance Benchmarking Report is due for buildings ≥10,000 sq. ft. for calendar year 2026.
