Policy, Legislation & Ordinances

Learn about building energy efficiency and decarbonization policies and access related resources.

Building Potential policy updates

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Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard Document Library

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Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS)

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Oregon Building Energy Performance Standards (BPS)

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Seattle Benchmarking Ordinance

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Portland Benchmarking Ordinance

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EPA Benchmarking & Building Performance Standards Policy Toolkit

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Washington Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC)

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Oregon Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC)

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Washington Energy Independence Act (EIA)

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