Presentation Title:
Building Performance in Practice: Lessons from Washington and What They Mean for Oregon
Track A: Mastering Energy Management
Session A1: Navigating State-Level Energy Compliance: Strategies, Standards, & Success Stories
Day 1 - March 11, 2026Â 3:00 pm
Speaker(s):
Abstract:
| Washington and Oregon both have CBPS laws requiring buildings to meet minimum energy usage standards. Washington’s first round of compliance deadlines is approaching in July of 2026; Oregon’s first round of compliance is July of 2028, giving building owners the opportunity to avoid pitfalls and take advantage of best practices learned from their Washington counterparts. As owners, Qualified Professionals, and state administrators navigate the first compliance cycles, clear lessons are emerging about data quality, benchmarking, technical assessments, and market readiness. This session—aligned with Energy Policy, Building Codes and Benchmarking, and State & Local Energy Efficiency Initiatives—brings together three critical voices: a CBPS program administrator, a Washington building owner, and a Washington Qualified Professional actively guiding compliance efforts. The panel will explore how the standard is being administered, compliance changes made since passing the law, what challenges owners are experiencing as they prepare and complete requirements, how QPs are supporting buildings through benchmarking, audits, and compliance documentation, and learnings from each. A key component of the discussion will highlight how Washington’s early outcomes are informing Oregon’s upcoming Building Performance Standard, offering practitioners a preview of expected challenges, opportunities, and workforce needs. Designed for current and prospective Qualified Professionals, this session provides practical insights, real‑world examples, and cross‑state perspectives to help practitioners strengthen their role in accelerating building performance and supporting new state requirements. |