Compliance options

Buildings owners can choose between four compliance pathways:

1. Complete a building tune-up.

2. Choose an Alternative Compliance Pathway. Buildings that are already highly energy efficient, or those that have recently undergone improvements that substantially improve energy efficiency can apply for an Alternative Compliance Pathway by submitting proof of one of the follow conditions or certifications:

a. Certified ENERGY STAR score of +75 in the year preceding tune-up

b. LEED Gold or Platinum (O+M) within last 3 years

c. Complete full commissioning or retro-commissioning within last 3 years

d. Net Zero Energy Certification within last 3 years

e. +10% improvement in energy efficiency over the last 4 years

f. Completing ASHRAE Level II audit and implemented recommendations with a simple

payback of <2 years within last 2 years

g. Demonstrate building has energy use intensity (EUI) of 20 kBTU/sq. ft. for at least 2

of the last 3 years

h. Received any of the following awards within the last 3 years:

        i. Dane County Climate Champion recognition in the category of Building Energy 

        ii. Use Better Buildings Goal Achievers recognition from the U.S. Department of           Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge 

        iii. BOMA 360 designation and received +6 points for Energy Star Benchmarking, Building Energy Management, and Energy Audit and System Commissioning iv. BOMA TOBY award in the Office or Earth categories with +5 or +6 points, respectively, for Benchmarking & Performance Rating

3. Apply for a 1-year extension

4. Apply for an exemption

For more information, check out the Madison BESP Official Website or Submit a Ticket to the Help Desk.