Edina
Policy Description:
The Efficient Buildnings Benchmarking Ordinance was passed by the Edina City Council on May 21, 2019. The policy phases in buildings in three stages by building size, or "class," and requires reporting every year by June 1st (see below).
Exemptions are granted for buildings with qualifying financial stress, less than fifty percent occupancy for the benchmarking calendar year, or lack of a certificate of occupancy.
This ordinance breaks buildings down into three groups, as follows:
| Class | Property Size | Date of First Submittal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100,000 SF and greater | June 1st, 2022 |
| 2 | 50,000 - 99,999 SF | June 1st, 2023 |
| 3 | 25,000 - 49,999 SF | June 1st, 2024 |
Relevant Links:
| Building Types Affected | Size | Compliance Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Public/Government | ALL | 2020-06-01 |
| Single-Family, Multi-Family, Non-Residential | Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet | 2022-06-01 |
| Single-Family, Multi-Family, Non-Residential | Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet | 2021-06-01 |
| Public/Government | ALL | 2020-06-01 |
| Single-Family, Multi-Family, Non-Residential | Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet | 2022-06-01 |
| Single-Family, Multi-Family, Non-Residential | Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet | 2021-06-01 |
Exemptions:
Qualifying financial hardship, buildings with low occupancy (less than 50 percent) for a full calendar year, and buildings missing a certificate of occupancy.
Transparency:
Required Transparency:
Yes
Recipients:
Public Website
Transparency Trigger:
Date Certain
Frequency:
Annually
Reporting:
Required Reporting:
Yes
Reporting Trigger:
Date Certain
Reporting Frequency:
Annually
Required Reporting:
Yes
Reporting Trigger:
Date Certain
Reporting Frequency:
Annually
Utility Requirements/Support:
Utility Requirements/Support:
No
Verification:
Verification:
No
Compliance:
Compliance Enforcement:
Yes
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Yes
Description:
Written warning, then after 45 days, the Director may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue any applicable business license held by the property owner or person. Compliance may also be enforced by injunction, abatement, mandamus, etc.
Compliance:
Compliance Enforcement:
Yes
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Yes
Description:
Written warning, then after 45 days, the Director may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue any applicable business license held by the property owner or person. Compliance may also be enforced by injunction, abatement, mandamus, etc.
Additional Program Information:
Audits:
Yes
Covered properties with energy and water efficiency improvement potential shall submit proof of an energy assessment having been performed according to the schedule below. The assessment must have been performed within the last five (5) years and must include recommendations for energy and water savings opportunities. Qualifying proof that an evaluation has been performed shall be established by rules set at discretion by the Director. The Director shall also establish energy standards in the rules that define buildings requiring an assessment. Properties shall submit proof of energy assessment according to the following schedule:
a. All Class 1 covered properties by June first, 2022 and by June first every fifth year thereafter;
b. All Class 2 covered properties by June first, 2023 and by June first every fifth year thereafter;
c. All Class 3 covered properties by June first, 2024 and by June first every fifth year thereafter.
Audits:
Yes
Covered properties with energy and water efficiency improvement potential shall submit proof of an energy assessment having been performed according to the schedule below. The assessment must have been performed within the last five (5) years and must include recommendations for energy and water savings opportunities. Qualifying proof that an evaluation has been performed shall be established by rules set at discretion by the Director. The Director shall also establish energy standards in the rules that define buildings requiring an assessment. Properties shall submit proof of energy assessment according to the following schedule:
a. All Class 1 covered properties by June first, 2022 and by June first every fifth year thereafter;
b. All Class 2 covered properties by June first, 2023 and by June first every fifth year thereafter;
c. All Class 3 covered properties by June first, 2024 and by June first every fifth year thereafter.