Benchmarking and Transparency Methods for Increasing Energy Efficiency

More states, counties, and cities are establishing energy benchmarking and transparency requirements for public, commercial, and multifamily buildings to encourage energy efficiency. For example, California requires that owners of certain building types provide annual energy consumption reports. Check out this energy usage reporting and disclosure clause that may be included in California commercial leases to obtain tenant consent to collect and disclose energy usage information.

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