Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS)

Clean buildings are essential to meeting our state energy goals. In 2019 the Clean Buildings bill was signed into law, expanded in 2022, and augmented in 2023. The objective is to lower costs and pollution from fossil fuel consumption in the state’s existing covered buildings, multifamily buildings, and campus district energy systems. The law also provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 incentives to encourage building owners to make energy efficiency improvements earlier than required. Learn more about the development and history of the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (PDF).

Download the Clean Buildings Performance Standard Integrated Document (Smartsheet Form)

Compliance deadlines

Tier 1 covered buildings reporting schedule:

• June 1, 2026 – More than 220,000 sq. ft.
• June 1, 2027 – More than 90,000 sq. ft. but less than 220,001 sq. ft
• June 1, 2028 – More than 50,000 sq. ft. but less than 90,001 sq. ft

Tier 2 covered buildings reporting schedule:

• July 1, 2027 – More than 20,000 sq. ft. but less than 50,001 sq. ft. and all multifamily residential buildings more than 20,000 sq. ft.

CBPS Tier 1 compliance

The Clean Buildings Performance Standard is mandatory for Tier 1 covered buildings located in the state of Washington. A Tier 1 covered building is a […]

CBPS Tier 2 compliance

The Clean Buildings Performance Standard is mandatory for Tier 2 covered buildings located in the state of Washington. On March 25, 2022, Governor Inslee signed […]

CBPS Document Library

The Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) is administered by the Clean Buildings Team at the Department of Commerce. CBPS consists of ASHRAE Standard 100-2018 and […]

CBPS Rulemaking, Trainings and Workgroup

Resources Office Hours A dedicated space outside of our scheduled trainings and workshops to connect with our Clean Buildings staff, ask questions, talk through scenarios […]

CBPS Support and Resources

Commerce serves as the administrator of the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. We are also here for technical assistance. The building owner is responsible for meeting […]

CBPS Clean Buildings Portal

The Clean Buildings Portal is a database of all covered buildings. It provides Tier 1 building owners with a secure system to manage their building’s […]

CBPS Incentives

The Early Adopter Incentive program provides incentives to building owners who demonstrate early compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). The Tier 1 Early […]

News and updates

Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Clean Buildings Performance Standard Integrated Document (Smartsheet Form)