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What is CBPS?
The Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) is a two-tier state ordinance that applies to commercial and multi-family properties. It is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings by improving energy efficiency. For building owners, CBPS provides a clear path to lower operating costs, avoid penalties, and support Washington’s climate goals.
Why It Matters to You
Reduce energy use and costs: CBPS requires efficiency improvements that help owners lower utility bills while improving building performance.
It’s required by law: All covered commercial and multifamily properties must comply by their deadline.
Who Must Comply
Commercial buildings and multi-family residential buildings over 20,000 square feet are divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings, which have different requirements and deadlines.
Tier 1 buildings:
Commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet
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Tier 2 buildings:
Commercial buildings 20,000 to 50,000 square feet and multi-family residential buildings over 20,000 square feet
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What are your potential Incentives & penalties
CBPS Summary Table
Building Type
Size
(Gross Floor Area)
Early Adopters Incentives
Penalties May Apply
Building Type
Tier 2 Commercial
(Office, Retail)
Size (Gross Floor Area)
≥ 20,000 sq. ft. - 50,000 sq. ft.
Early Adopters Incentives
$0.30/sq.ft.
Penalties May Apply
$0.30/sq. ft.
Building Type
Tier 2 Multifamily
Residential
Size (Gross Floor Area)
≥ 20,000 sq. ft.
Early Adopters Incentives
$0.30/sq. ft.
Penalties May Apply
$0.30/sq. ft.
Building Type
Tier 1 Commercial
(Office, Retail)
Size (Gross Floor Area)
≥ 50,001 sq. ft.
Early Adopters Incentives
$2.00/sq. ft.
Penalties May Apply
$1.00/sq. ft. + $5,000
Why Choose Insight Energy Consulting
When it Comes to CBPS Compliance, You need more than paperwork. You need a trusted partner.
- Washington Expertise: We specialize in CBPS and know the details of Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements.
- Nationwide Energy Compliance: We over 12 years of expertise in assisting owners and managers navigate compliance.
- Proven Results: We've helped building owners secure incentives and avoid penalties-while reducing operating costs.
- Hands-On Support: We simplify compliance by managing the entire process for you.
- Compliance Guaranteed:We make sure your property stays fully compliant, no risk, no penalties.
CBPS Compliance Services
Tier I Service Fees ( ≥50k Sq.ft )
Tier I: Basic Requirements
- Benchmarking setup & filing
- Operations & Maintenance Program (O&M)
- Energy Management Plan (EMP)
- Prepare & file Forms A, B & C
- Early Adopter Incentives Application filing
Tier I Incentives
$2.00/sf + $0.05 per kBtu saved >15 (capped at 50% of project cost).
Example: 100k ft² office → $85k–$200k+ incentive
💰 Packages designed to ensure you capture maximum funding
Tier I: Investment/Conditional Criteria Path
For those not meeting EUIt:
- ASHRAE Level II Audit (Form D)
- Investment Criteria Tool (Form F)
- Implementation roadmap
Tier I Incentives
$2.00/sf + $0.05 per kBtu saved >15 (capped at 50% of project cost).
Example: 100k ft² office → $85k–$200k+ incentive
💰 Packages designed to ensure you capture maximum funding
Tier II Service Fees( ≥20k–50k sq ft )
Tier II: Multifamily
- Benchmarking setup & filing
- Operations & Maintenance Program (O&M)
- Energy Management Plan (EMP)
- Prepare & file Forms A, B & C
- Early Adopter Incentives Application filing
Tier 2 Incentives
$0.30/sf base; $0.75/sf with Anti-Displacement Agreement → Typical 50k = $37,500 incentive
💰 Net cost: $0 (if incentive approved)
Tier II: Commercial
- Benchmarking setup & filing
- Operations & Maintenance Program (O&M)
- Energy Management Plan (EMP)
- Prepare & file Forms A, B & C
- Early Adopter Incentives Application filing
Tier 2 Incentives
$0.30/sf → Typical 50k building = $15,000 incentive
💰 Net cost: $0 (if incentive approved)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBPS compliance?
CBPS (Clean Buildings Performance Standard) is a Washington State energy efficiency law that requires certain commercial buildings to meet energy performance targets. Compliance helps reduce energy costs, lower emissions, and avoid state penalties.
Clean buildings are essential to meeting our state energy goals. In 2019 the Clean Buildings bill was signed into law, expanded in 2022, and augmented in 2023. The objective is to lower costs and pollution from fossil fuel consumption in the state’s existing covered buildings, multifamily buildings, and campus district energy systems. The law also provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 incentives to encourage building owners to make energy efficiency improvements earlier than required.
Who Required to comply with CBPS?
All public and privately owned buildings, which meet the definition of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 covered building are subject to the requirements of the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (except for federal buildings and buildings belonging exclusively to federally recognized tribes).
What’s the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2?
Tier 1 :
- Buildings greater than 50,000 square feet
- Does not include multifamily residential buildings
- Requirements: Benchmarking, energy management plan (EMP), operations and maintenance (O&M) program and performance metric
- Mandatory compliance begins in 2026 for buildings over 220,000 square feet
Tier 2 :
- Buildings greater than 20,000 to 50,000 square feet
- Includes multifamily residential buildings greater than 20,000 square feet
- Requirements: benchmarking, energy management plan (EMP) and operations and maintenance (O&M) program
- Mandatory reporting July 1, 2027
Are there additional incentive funds available for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings?
What can I do to get started with compliance?
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For more information on CBPS Tier 1 requirements visit Washington State Department of Commerce
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For more information on CBPS Tier 2 requirements visit Washington State Department of Commerce
Let’s Get You Compliant
Avoid Penalties.
Stay Ahead of Deadlines.
CBPS compliance isn’t just about following the law it’s about protecting your investment. We’ll guide you through every step: benchmarking, audits, reports, and submission.