Fact Sheet: U.S. Building Performance Standards and Upcoming Deadlines
AUTHOR: VERDANI ORDINANCE TEAMJUNE 25, 2025Introduction
Building performance standards (BPS) are a growing policy tool used by cities and states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings by requiring them to meet energy or emissions targets over time. These standards are rapidly expanding across the United States as jurisdictions take action to decarbonize the built environment. The map and table below highlight all active BPS programs, along with upcoming reporting deadlines.
U.S. BPS Map and Upcoming Deadlines
Map of U.S. building performance standards and upcoming deadlines
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