The Benchmarking and Market Transparency Ordinance is temporarily suspended. The May 1st, 2025 reporting deadline is encouraged but not required
Elevate Buildings is a Salt Lake City initiative which began in 2016 to identify ways the City could increase energy efficiency, while bolstering economic development, improving air quality, and decreasing energy waste.
Over 18 months, the Department of Sustainability collected feedback from industry experts, local utilities, the commercial real estate community, the public, and other cities. The conclusions drawn from the Elevate Buildings engagement process shaped the final Energy Benchmarking & Transparency program, as well as the energy data automation services offered by Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas.
Building owners and managers can learn more about other resources using the navigation buttons below..
For questions or assistance, email benchmarking@slc.gov or call 801-535-6477.
Resources
Salt Lake City Building I.D. & Contact Information
Find your unique Salt Lake City Building ID number and update contact information at www.slcbenchmarking.com
Benchmarking Guides & Resources
Salt Lake City Benchmarking Guide (Click Here)
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Support & Resources
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Support Materials: The U.S. EPA offers free online resources to help buildings get started on using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Software:
How-To Videos: The following YouTube video links provide step by step instructions on specific tasks using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager software.
Direct Assistance
Salt Lake City Sustainability staff are available to to assist with questions via email and phone:
Email: benchmarking@slc.gov
Phone: 801-535-6477
Automated Energy Data Services
Automated Energy Data Service
- Free Automated Energy Benchmarking Services
- To understand what information you will need to benchmark your building, visit this Portfolio Manager Data Collection Worksheet page that allows you to cater your needs to your building type.
How to Improve your ENERGY STAR Score
Improve your ENERGY STAR Score
Connect with utility experts, energy efficiency experts, and learn more about education and training opportunities for you, your facility managers, property managers, engineers, and even tenants.
Get started by reviewing the options below and you are well on your way to becoming an energy efficiency and clean air champion!
I am a . . .
Building Owner or Representative of Owner
As a building owner you have the opportunity to invest in energy efficiency that will not only save energy but improve the attractiveness of your buildings to tenants. Check out the following links to find ways to improve your efficiency.
- Click here to browse the multiple electric utility incentives offered by Rocky Mountain Power.
- Click here for the utility incentives offered by natural gas provider Dominion Energy.
- Many of the energy efficiency measures are a matter of operation. Investing in building operator training can help improve your building’s efficiency without having to spend on capital upgrades. Check out the following courses for operators and facility managers:
- For new tenants or lease renewals, consider a green lease.
- If you are planning to sell your building consider requesting an appraiser who has Green Building education credits.
- If you are interested in becoming more sustainably-minded in your own business, check out multiple certifications from BOMA International.
- Financing – Check out the C-PACE Program and other offerings from Economic Development.
Property Manager of Multiple Buildings
Managing multiple buildings offers you the chance to bundle projects and capture more incentive savings from utility programs and energy audits. Utah has robust programs that are catered directly for you. Follow the links to find out more.
- If you are a commercial property manager check out Rocky Mountain Power’s program here. One portfolio at a time, CRE Connect simplifies access to technical expertise and cash incentives from Rocky Mountain Power to improve energy efficiency and your net operating income.
- For gas utility incentives on the GS Rate Schedule, there are multiple incentive types for both prescriptive purchases and custom projects.
Tenant Who Pays Utility Bills
As a tenant, energy savings factor in directly with your business costs. Contact your landlord and utility to work together for upgrades and improvements. Consider a green lease.
Tenant Who Does Not Pay Utility Bills
Sign up for our e2 Business Program to find ways to be more sustainable. Little thing add up in our community and every step will help us reduce our carbon emissions and improve air quality. Consider a green lease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much time will it take to benchmark a building?
A: The time varies based on an individual’s familiarity with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Set-up time may take up to a full day for one building but should take just a couple of hours each year to update once your portfolio is set up. Automated data cuts down on the time dramatically.