Calgary Energy Benchmarking

The City of Calgary in the province of Alberta has the following voluntary energy benchmarking program for eligible buildings.

Fast facts:

  • Voluntary program

  • Energy and emissions data can be reported to the program between July and December of each year

  • Any sized commercial, institutional, or non-profit building within city limits can register to comply

  • The City is offering a limited term rebate of up to $2,250 per participant to help with the cost of accessing monthly, aggregated, whole-building utility data of multi-tenant buildings

  • The City of Calgary’s Commercial and Institutional Building Energy Benchmarking Program helps building owners and operators measure and track the energy performance of their buildings. Participants will receive an Energy Performance Scorecard for each building submitted, and be able to compare their building performance to other buildings in the program using the Energy Performance Map.

  • Tracking your building energy use can help inform decisions to improve your energy efficiency, in turn contributing to energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

    The benefits of participating in the Energy Benchmarking Program include:

    • Obtaining standardized information on building energy consumption, energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

    • Establishing baseline reference points for building systems optimization

    • Highlighting opportunities for prioritizing underperforming buildings for energy efficiency improvement measures

    • Measuring and verifying the results of energy efficiency projects

    • Increasing transparency of the social and environmental impact of your business operations

    • Becoming eligible for ENERGY Star® Certification.

  • If you own or manage any commercial, institutional, or non-profit building, you are eligible to comply. This is a voluntary requirement so there are no mandatory requirements.

  • Energy and emissions data is collected by BenchmarkYYC between July and December of each year.

  • All energy utilities including electricity, natural gas, district energy, and any other purchased fuel type used to operate your building.

  • Building owners must report their energy usage data to EPA’s Portfolio Manager, a reporting tool that allows building owners to compare their building’s energy efficiency with similar buildings.

    However:

    • Touchstone IQ for Buildings is a fast, easy-to-use tool that integrates directly with EPA’s Portfolio Manager

    • Touchstone IQ also offers expert-led benchmarking to building owners and managers looking for streamlined compliance and cost-saving recommendations

    Many benchmarking ordinances require a Building ID as part of the report submission process. If needed, you may be able to find your Building ID number here.

  • Touchstone IQ for Buildings offers expert-led benchmarking and easy DIY tools for Calgary’s large properties. Simplify energy benchmarking compliance while gaining the tools to save money and build your energy intelligence with our exclusive software platform. Gain access to the nation's leading energy experts to ensure significant improvements in your energy usage for your commercial, multifamily, or public building. Our team has partnered with entities of all sizes to reduce their carbon footprint, reach ambitious targets, and comply with new regulations. Whether you're looking for comprehensive, step-by-step guidance to craft your energy management plan or a convenient, intuitive benchmarking solution, we've got you covered. Schedule your free personalized demo today or contact us for pricing or questions.

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