Sacramento's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) sets emissions targets through 2045 and includes Building Performance Standards requiring large buildings to track energy and water use. This guide covers compliance requirements, deadlines, penalties, and strategies to lower operating costs.
Sacramento is advancing its climate action goals through the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), which outlines strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and transitioning to renewable energy. A key component of the CAAP is the implementation of Building Performance Standards (BPS), requiring large buildings to measure, report, and improve their energy and water performance.
The City of Sacramento aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, with interim goals for reducing emissions by 40% by 2030. Buildings contribute significantly to citywide greenhouse gas emissions, making energy efficiency and electrification essential to meeting these ambitious targets.
Understanding Sacramento’s BPS regulations, compliance deadlines, and strategies for energy efficiency will help businesses avoid penalties while improving building performance and reducing operational costs.
The Building Performance Standards (BPS) are regulations that require large buildings to meet specific performance thresholds for energy efficiency, emissions reduction, electrification, and water conservation. The standards ensure that buildings progressively reduce their environmental impact while lowering energy costs and increasing sustainability.
The BPS regulations apply to:
Some buildings may qualify for exemptions, including:
Building owners seeking exemptions must submit documentation at least 60 days before reporting deadlines.
Building owners must track and submit annual energy and water consumption data using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, a tool developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Building owners must submit benchmarking reports by April 1 of each year.
Failure to comply with reporting requirements may result in public listing as a non-compliant building and potential financial penalties.
To comply with BPS, building owners must:
Buildings with poor energy performance may be required to conduct an energy audit to identify inefficiencies. Audits assess:
To improve energy performance and avoid future penalties, building owners should:
To align with Sacramento’s goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, building owners should:
To offset energy consumption and meet emission reduction targets, buildings should:
Sacramento provides financial incentives and technical assistance to help building owners comply with BPS requirements, including:
To stay ahead of compliance requirements, building owners should:
Sacramento’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan plays a key role in reducing emissions, cutting energy waste, and promoting sustainability. By actively participating in benchmarking, property owners can enhance building performance, reduce costs, and contribute to Sacramento’s climate goals.
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