Philadelphia Building Energy Performance Program (BEPP)
Meeting the City's Energy Performance Mandates
Performance benchmarking aligned with local thresholds
Gap analysis and compliance pathway planning
Licensed PE and CEM® oversight
Why Philadelphia Building Owners
Choose Elliott Energy as Their BEPP Consultant
Local Regulatory Familiarity
Philadelphia's performance standards are structured around defined thresholds, reporting cycles, and realistic routes to compliance. We work directly within the city's regulatory framework and are listed in Green Building United's Contractor Hub referenced by the city's Building Energy Performance Program (BEPP).
Engineering-Led Target Evaluation
Meeting mandated performance levels requires more than benchmarking alone. As a Licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager®, we evaluate system-level performance drivers behind Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and other metrics, identifying realistic compliance pathways rather than surface-level adjustments.
Audit-Ready When You Need It
If performance gaps are identified, compliance does not stop at reporting. Benchmarking data transitions directly into ASHRAE Level II energy audits, providing structured system evaluation and capital planning; without starting over or duplicating effort already done.
Is Your Building Covered Under Philadelphia's BEPP?
Philadelphia's performance standards apply to certain commercial and multifamily properties based on building size, occupancy type, and benchmarking history under the city's BEPP.
Properties commonly subject to performance requirements include:
Commercial buildings 50,000+ square feet
Multifamily residential properties meeting size thresholds
Institutional, healthcare, and portfolio-based ownership groups
Buildings already participating in annual ENERGY STAR® benchmarking under BEPP
If your property falls within these categories, it may be required to meet defined energy performance targets during designated compliance cycles.
Understanding Compliance Cycles
BEPP compliance is structured around phased performance periods tied to building size and reporting history. Depending on your property's performance relative to established thresholds, required actions may include:
Demonstrating compliance with target performance metrics
Submitting a documented compliance plan
Completing mandated Tune-Up requirements
Implementing corrective measures within a defined timeframe
Early evaluation allows building owners to identify performance gaps, explore improvement pathways, and avoid compressed timelines as reporting periods approach.
What BEPP Compliance Support Includes
When you engage us for BEPP compliance, the work follows a structured sequence tied to your building's current performance status and upcoming reporting cycle. Each engagement is scoped to your building's size category, performance status, and reporting window.
Benchmarking Review
We pull your existing ENERGY STAR data and establish where your building stands relative to required EUI targets.
Compliance Planning
We map your options: operational changes, Tune-Up completion, or deeper ASHRAE audit work, depending on the gap and your timeline.
Gap Analysis
We evaluate performance at the system level, identifying what's driving underperformance and what realistic improvement looks like.
Documentation Support
We prepare compliance-ready documentation aligned with the city's reporting requirements.
Recognized Within Philadelphia's Energy Compliance Network
Philadelphia's BEPP directs building owners to Green Building United's Contractor Hub when identifying qualified Tune-Up Specialists. We are listed within this network, reflecting credentials that meet the city's Tune-Up Specialist standards and direct familiarity with BEPP reporting. For building owners, that means working with an engineer already operating inside Philadelphia's established energy compliance framework:
Credentials aligned with Tune-Up Specialist requirements (Licensed PE/CEM®)
Active presence within the city-referenced contractor network
Experience navigating compliance submissions and performance thresholds
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Philadelphia BEPP Services
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Commercial and multifamily buildings meeting size thresholds under BEPP may be subject to defined performance targets. If your property participates in annual ENERGY STAR benchmarking, it may fall within a current or upcoming compliance cycle.
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If performance falls below required thresholds, owners may be required to demonstrate improvement, complete Tune-Up requirements, or submit a structured compliance pathway. Early evaluation helps determine the most practical route forward.
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Not always. Some properties may meet performance targets through benchmarking alone. Others may require deeper system evaluation through ASHRAE Level I or Level II analysis to identify cost-effective improvement measures.
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Before your reporting window approaches. Evaluating performance early allows time to identify gaps, explore improvement options, and avoid compressed timelines.