San Francisco Existing Building Energy Ordinance (EBO) requires existing non-residential over 10,000 ft­² and multifamily buildings over 50,000 ft­² to report their annual energy consumption and perform comprehensive energy assessments on a 5-year reoccurring cycle. EBO requirements are the followings:​

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Annual Energy Benchmarking - Due April 1st Annually

All non-residential buildings over 10,000 ft­² and multifamily buildings over 50,000 ft­² are required to submit their buildings' energy benchmarks through the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager website annually. 

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Energy Assessment - Every 5 Years​

All non-residential buildings over 10,000 ft­² are required to perform a comprehensive energy assessment every five years.

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• Buildings under 50,000 ft­² are required to perform ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit

• Buildings of 50,000 ft­² or more are required to perform ASHARE Level II Energy Audit

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Building benchmark and audit status can be checked at EBO Compliance Lookup.