Colorado Commercial EnergyIndependent building energy guide

Local rules · Denver

Energize Denver

Existing Denver buildings are subject to size-based energy requirements. Current rules must be checked before giving compliance advice.

Official city pageDenver energy page

What it asks for

Two duties for covered buildings

Rules apply by building size and type. Check the official page to see if your building is covered.

Benchmark every year

Report whole-building energy use to the city on the yearly schedule, using the standard benchmarking tool.

Meet performance targets

Covered buildings must improve energy performance by set target years, or use an approved alternate path.

Practical order

A sensible way to start

Compliance work and rebate work overlap. Doing them in this order avoids paying twice.
  1. Step 1

    Confirm whether your building is covered and what your deadline is.

  2. Step 2

    Get your benchmarking data together, including whole-building use.

  3. Step 3

    Find your utility, since rebates depend on who bills you.

  4. Step 4

    Pick upgrades that both cut use and qualify for a rebate.

Find my utilityLighting rebates

We are not the City of Denver and cannot confirm your compliance status. Deadlines, targets, and exemptions come from the city and can change.

Use the official city page for anything you plan to file.

Program details last verified 2026-09-01.