Oregon Legislature passed the Building Performance Standard (BPS) in 2023, requiring many buildings to measure and reduce their energy use. As of August 5, 2025, building owners must begin tracking energy consumption and reporting performance data to meet state requirements.
Our Oregon BEPS team – Luke Jarmer, Kelly Lamb, Casey McDonald, and Kathleen Smith – is ready to guide you through the process.
Which Buildings are Affected?
The BPS divides buildings into two tiers:
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- Tier 1 buildings* – Hotels, motels, and non-residential buildings ≥ 35,000 sq. ft.
- Tier 2 buildings – Hospitals, schools, and multifamily residential buildings ≥ 35,000 sq. ft.; plus hotels, motels, and non-residential buildings 20,000–35,000 sq. ft.
All affected buildings must benchmark their energy performance by reporting Energy Use Intensity (EUI)—energy use per square foot—against targets set by the state based on ASHRAE standards.
* Tier 1 buildings also require an energy audit by a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and a formal Energy Management Plan (EMP).
Important Dates
Compliance deadlines start July 1, 2028 for the largest buildings, with all affected properties required to comply by July 1, 2030. Early action can lead to lower operating costs and smoother compliance. Buildings that miss deadlines face financial penalties.
The state is also developing an incentive program to help with compliance—contact us for updates as details are released.
How RDH Can Help
Our team can guide you through every step of the process—from auditing your current building assets and identifying opportunities for energy savings to benchmarking your EUI and confirming your target. We also provide the required audits, reporting, and the development of customized maintenance plans that keep your building operating at peak efficiency for years to come.
Meet the RDH Portland BEPS Team:
Luke Jarmer
Project Consultant
Kelly Lamb
Associate, Project Consultant
Casey McDonald
Associate, Senior Consultant
Kathleen Smith | CT
Principal, Senior Specialist
Interested in learning more?
Join us at the RDH Portland Social Hour to learn more about the new energy standards and how you can stay out in front of them.
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Location: RDH Portland | 5331 S. Macadam Ave. Suite 314 Portland, OR 97239
Come by for a casual get-together with the RDH team. You’ll meet local experts, get practical insights on compliance strategies, and leave with a clearer picture of what these updates mean for your building (and your bottom line).
Drinks are on us. Knowledge is too.
