BuildingRating.org is a hub for global activity in building energy rating and disclosure policy. Learn how energy rating works, compare local policies, and gain access to the resources you need to understand how rating and disclosure affects you. How can this site help you?
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What is this site?
What is Rating & Disclosure?
A rating evaluates the energy efficiency of a home or building. Disclosure is the process of publicizing this efficiency score. Such energy performance transparency informs the market about energy costs and encourages investments in efficiency. Learn more about Rating & Disclosure
Where is this happening?
Rating and Disclosure policies exist in more than 50 cities, states, and countries worldwide. This includes every EU member state, China, Australia, and jurisdictions across the United States. Check the global policy map
Announcements
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Boston Passes Benchmarking Law
Approved on May 8th, the law requires large buildings to report energy and water use annually to the city. Read more.
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NYC Extends Benchmarking Deadline to May 31st
For buildings over 50,000 square feet in New York City, the next round of benchmarking reporting is now due May 31st. Check out our policy brief for more info and links to the city's resources. -
New Report Compares Rating Systems Worldwide
A new report from the GBPN newtork and IMT offers a classification system for building energy rating systems around the world. The paper (written by the editor of this site) analyzes the fundamental assumptions and methodologies underpinning 17 systems in 10 countries. Read more.
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Blog
Australia's Ambitious Commercial Building Disclosure Policy
We recently sat down to talk with Bronwyn Shirley, the Assistant Director of Australia's Commercial Building Disclosure Program. Shirley works at the... read more
How Benchmarking Makes Cities Smarter
2013 looks like it will be a banner year for building energy benchmarking and disclosure policies. With Philadelphia’s policy adoption closing out 2012 on... read more
The First Step to Unlocking Savings in the Multifamily Sector
The multifamily sector in the U.S. has an estimated potential energy savings of $9 billion.[1] This potential has largely remained untapped in part... read more