Energy Efficiency Checklist

Increasing a building's energy performance is a continuous process of improving both building operations and systems. The first step to understand your building's performance is to measure your energy and water performance by benchmarking through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. After benchmarking, the process of improving energy efficiency will be a bit different in each building, depending on current energy and water management practices and the age and efficiency of building systems.

Explore opportunities to save energy and invest in your building staff by checking out our Energy Efficiency Checklist.

Trainings

Learn How to Comply with the City of St. Louis’s Building Energy Awareness Ordinance and the Building Energy Performance Standard Ordinance.

The City of St. Louis, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter, BOMA St. Louis, Downtown STL, Inc and IFMA St. Louis Chapter are co-hosting three opportunities to learn how to comply. The events below are free to all, but space is limited. Registration is required.

2018 Benchmarking Training Events

Custom Alternative Compliance Plan pathway

Custom Alternative Compliance Path (CACP) path gives properties that are unable to hit their BEPS Target due to unusual circumstances the opportunity to customize a path that upholds the spirit of BEPS. Unlike the Paths 1-3, properties must apply to pursue a CACP and not all will be deemed eligible . Because pursuing a CACP is somewhat arduous and will take several months (not counting the implementation time), interested properties should plan ahead and take early action.

  • Are You on Track? Check Your Building's 2022 Performance and BEPS target

    Wednesday, May 01, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

     

    Are You on Track? Check Your Building's 2022 Performance and BEPS target

    Is your building on track to comply with Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), or not? Find out in the link for Excel file below. 

    Search your building address (Column A) and if your building is on track to comply (Column L).


    Click here to download Excel file



  • Custom Alternative Compliance Path (CACP) Eligibility Application

    Wednesday, May 01, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

     

    Custom Alternative Compliance Path (CACP) Eligibility Application

     

    Properties that believe they need to pursue a CACP must first establish their eligibility. In an application to OBP, properties will select any of several qualifying scenarios (see Five Scenarios for CACP Eligibility page 36) and indicate how extenuating circumstances beyond the property’s control prevent it from complying with BEPS.

     

    Not all properties will be deemed eligible, as for some it may be more appropriate to pursue Path 3: Narrow the Gap to comply. 

     

    *** Email application to benchmarking@stlouis-mo.gov to apply ***.

     

    In your email, please include:

    - 'CACP eligibility application' (in the subject)

    - St. Louis Building ID# (P-xxxxxx)
    - Building address 
    - Contact person name, email address, phone number
    - Eligibility scenario that your building qualifies under (see Five Scenarios for CACP Eligibility page 36)

     

    We will confirm your eligibility within 30 days of application.

     

    All properties have the right to an appeal of an OBP determination of ineligibility (see APPEALS page 51).

     





BEPS events and seminars

More about BEPS compliance.

Energy Star Portfolio Manager Resources

EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool helps you measure and track the energy use, water use, waste and materials, and greenhouse gas emissions of your buildings, all in a secure online environment. Follow this link for information on how-to guides, videos and learning how to use Portfolio Manager to comply with St. Louis’s energy benchmarking ordinance:

https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/training

Missouri Gateway Green Building Council

Have questions about green building or benchmarking? Want to get up to speed on green operations & maintenance? Missouri Gateway Green Building Council offers educational and networking opportunities year-round, including Green Professional Building Skills (GPRO) - Operations & Maintenance Essentials.

http://www.mogreenbuildings.org/

Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council at info@mogreenbuildings.org

Ameren Missouri Trade Ally network

Find contractors on Ameren’s Biz Savers website to help your business or building take advantage of energy efficiency measures today.

http://www.tradeallynetwork.com/

Missouri Division of Energy

Check out incentives and financing opportunities for your business or building offered through the state of Missouri.

https://energy.mo.gov/grants-financing

Set the PACE STL

Set the PACE St. Louis is an innovative program that uses PACE financing to help homeowners and commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners access affordable, long-term financing for smart energy upgrades to their buildings.

http://www.setthepacestlouis.com/

City of St. Louis Sustainability

Learn about St. Louis’s sustainability efforts, resources and initiatives. You can also learn about the City’s Sustainability Plan.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/sustainability/

Building Energy Exchange St. Louis

Building Energy Exchange St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) was borne out of a desire to help building owners comply with BEPS and to serve as a regional resource to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

https://www.be-exstl.org/

Better Buildings Financing Navigator

The Navigator is an online tool that helps public and private sector organizations find financing solutions for energy efficiency projects, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative. The Navigator is designed for anyone who wants to access financing for energy efficiency projects or learn more about the marketplace in general, including building owners, facility and energy managers, sustainability directors, executives, contractors, consultants, brokers, researchers, and other decision-makers.

Note that the Navigator covers non-residential energy efficiency projects only.

https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/financing-navigator

Financial Assistance Resource Report

https://renewmo.org/wp-content/uploads/Building-Energy-Performance-Standard-Report_C.pdf