The City of Bellevue is helping large buildings (20,000+ sf) to track and reduce energy use, save on costs, and comply with WA State Clean Buildings Standards. Free building energy services include energy benchmarking, scoping assessments, incentive navigation, and compliance reporting support–an estimated $18,000 value. Start compliance work now to avoid fines, improve building performance and comfort, and save on energy and operating costs. Read our Clean Buildings Program Impact Report to learn more.
Sign-up today with our partner MacDonald-Miller by completing a short form. An energy specialist will follow up with you.
Compliance Deadlines
Upcoming Live Webinars
WA Clean Buildings Law: Free Trainings for Bellevue Buildings
Helping Nonprofits Achieve Compliance: June 20, 11am - Noon: RSVP
Intro to the Law & How to Comply: June 26, 11am-Noon: RSVP (New? Start here!)
Helping Multifamily Buildings Achieve Compliance: July 17, 11am-Noon: RSVP
Intro to the Law & How to Comply: July 25, 11am-Noon: RSVP (New? Start here!)
The Law: A Closer Look & Benchmarking: August 14, 11am-Noon: RSVP
On-Demand Webinar Recordings:
- Bellevue CBIP Program Overview: Introduction to the law, program, and available services.
Smart Buildings Center & WSU Trainings: Introduction to the law, navigating, and completing compliance steps.
State Law Overview and Compliance Requirements
Washington State’s 2019 Clean Buildings Law (expanded in 2022) requires:
Buildings larger than 20,000 square feet must:
- Report on energy use
- Prepare and implement an energy management plan
- Prepare and implement an operations and maintenance program
Buildings larger than 50,000 square feet must also:
- Meet specified energy efficiency targets, possibly through buildings operations, equipment, or infrastructure improvements
Compliance deadlines are based on building size and begin in 2026. Buildings may need 12-18 months to perform necessary work and reporting to comply, or else face fines.
Detailed Program Services
Participants will receive the following services:
- Energy Star Portfolio Manager-qualified technical support for energy benchmarking
- Building scoping assessment to identify energy saving opportunities
- Early Adopter Incentive application support for buildings 15+ points from their energy target
- Access to training focused on energy benchmarking, operation and maintenance best practices, and energy management planning
- Support for submitting early compliance documentation via the state’s Clean Buildings portal
- Access to Clean Buildings compliance help desk and “how to” videos
- Puget Sound Energy incentive acquisition support
- Recognition as a Bellevue Clean Building Ambassador