Energy Benchmarking
Energy benchmarking is simply measuring and tracking annual energy use. Importantly, benchmarking does not require a building to meet a prescribed level of energy use. Rather, the information that benchmarking provides helps building owners and managers make more informed decisions about building operations and actions to save energy and money. Buildings that consistently benchmark reduce their energy use by up to 8-10% over time.
The 2024 reporting year for benchmarking has now closed.
Coming in 2025
In 2025, non-residential commercial buildings 50,000 square feet (sq. ft.) and larger are required to benchmark energy use. The 2025 reporting deadline for benchmarking will be June 30. Failure to complete benchmarking by the deadline will result in fines as specified in Section 29.40 of the Madison General Ordinances.
1. Check the Covered Buildings List
The 2025 Covered Buildings list will be available in January 2025.
2. Claim your building using the Building Owner Portal
Log in to claim your building(s) and connect to Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
3. Benchmark your building using Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Set up your property in EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager and enter whole-building energy use data for the 2024 calendar year.
4. Report to the City using the Building Owner Portal
Review and submit your building's benchmarking data in the Building Owner Portal.
This video demonstrates each step of the benchmarking and reporting process.
Start benchmarking with this step-by-step guide.
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