Berkeley

Berkeley Energy Savings Ordinance (No. 7397) was adopted into law by unanimous consent on March 10, 2015. The ordinance will require energy assessments at time of sale for medium, small, and single family buildings, and will phase-in all buildings by building size and year, with the exception of single family homes (1 to 4 units). This energy and water efficiency information will provide Berkeley property owners and potential buyers with an efficiency road map tailored for their building and link them to valuable incentives and resources provided through utility rate-payer efficiency funds. The goal of BESO is to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions to help owners meet their Climate Action goals, save money on utility bills, and improve occupant health and comfort. The current ordinances RECO and CECO (Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance, 1987 and Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance, 1994) will be phased out as BESO takes full effect on December 1, 2015.
Building Types Affected | Size | Compliance Deadline |
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Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government | Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet | 2018-07-01 |
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government | Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet | 2019-07-01 |
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government | Greater Than or Equal To 15,000 Sq. Feet | 2020-07-01 |
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government | Greater Than or Equal To 5,000 Sq. Feet | 2021-07-01 |
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government | Less Than 5,000 Sq. Feet | 2022-07-01 |