60-day extensions for benchmarking

The City of Madison may grant a 60-day extension during the current benchmarking year for the following reasons: 

1. the building owner purchased the building within 180 days prior to the compliance deadline;

2. the building owner has encountered technical difficulties;

3. the building owner can demonstrate proof of financial hardship preventing completion of benchmarking; or

4. good cause is shown by the building owner, as determined by the Administrator.

Important Note: Extension requests must be made in writing to the BESP Help Desk prior to the deadline for submission (September 6, 2024 – current cycle; June 30th for subsequent years) in order to be processed.  

To request a 60-day extension, please Submit a Ticket to the Help Desk.