The Performance Validation Team provides extensive technical expertise in the Washington Clean Building’s performance standard, making us your go-to experts for achieving facility compliance. Our engineers played a key role in shaping legislation, working diligently with stakeholders to keep our clients ahead of compliance requirements. With a proven record of securing successful compliance with the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard, the Washington Sustainable Schools Protocol (WSSP), and LEED, our team is an invaluable asset for navigating compliance challenges, optimizing facility performance, and reducing costs.
What is the Clean Buildings Performance Standard?
The Washington Clean Buildings Standard is a law aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by lowering energy consumption in commercial buildings throughout Washington State.
This standard applies to a wide range of structures, including all commercial buildings, such as non-residential buildings, hotels, motels, and dormitories larger than 50,000 square feet, as well as multi-family residential buildings over 20,000 square feet. The law focuses on building type and size, with an emphasis on optimizing Energy Use Intensity (EUI).
We are dedicated to guiding our clients through the complexities of compliance for their facilities. While the process can be challenging, starting early is key to a successful outcome. Contact our team today to begin your compliance journey.
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Incentives
Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you reduce compliance costs whenever possible. We are well-versed in local utility incentives, benefits, and programs that can help offset a portion of the expenses related to compliance. Whether you manage a single facility or fifty, we are here to make compliance more accessible and manageable for you.
The Early Adopter Incentive Program
This Washington State program is designed for non-residential building owners to incentivize early compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Launched in early July 2021, it provides a one-time payment of $0.85 per gross square foot of eligible floor area to those who achieve compliance ahead of schedule. With a total fund of $75 million, the program has limited availability. Contact us today to determine your eligibility.
Key Benefits
Partnering with Performance Validation for compliance with the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard guarantees a successful, efficient, and cost-effective approach to meeting your facility’s requirements. Our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating compliance, actively addressing client concerns and challenges with legislation to develop tailored solutions. By working with us, you can trust that your path to compliance is both practical and attainable.
Access your EBCx savings calculator
This calculator tool can provide you with an estimate of the energy cost savings and simple payback period you can expect as a result of a well-executed EBCx project