This document provides guidance for integrating equity into the development and implementation of benchmarking and transparency ordinances. Guided by the experiences and questions of local government staff and policy experts, the guide provides city examples, summarizes key concepts and issues related to the intersection of equity in building policies, and contains important steps, areas of […]

Kansas City requires building owners to file for an exemption or exception if unable to meet benchmarking compliance requirements.

St. Louis properties wishing to claim an exemption from or an extension to the requirements of the Building Energy Awareness Ordinance, must fill out a form and attach supporting evidence to demonstrate a property’s eligibility.