2026 U.S. Energy 
Benchmarking Calendar

There are over 50 current state and local benchmarking deadlines - is your portfolio prepared?

Energy regulations across the U.S. are entering a new phase in 2026 and for real estate investors managing distributed portfolios, the complexity is only growing. More jurisdictions are now requiring third-party verification of energy data alongside standard benchmarking, and Building Performance Standards (BPS) are expanding into new markets with stricter targets. The financial exposure has grown too — non-compliance no longer means a reporting fine. In active BPS markets, missed performance targets affect asset value, financing terms, and how institutional buyers underwrite your properties.

We built this calendar so you don't have to piece it together yourself.

What’s Inside:

The 2026 Benchmarking Compliance Calendar is a practical, month-by-month reference covering deadlines across the US (updated as of March 2026).

• Monthly deadline view so you can see what's coming and prioritize actions across your portfolio throughout the year
• State and city benchmarking deadlines consolidated in one place, so nothing slips through the cracks
• Requirement indicators flagging where benchmarking deadlines come with additional obligations — including corresponding BPS targets or third-party verification requirements
• Pending jurisdictions tracker covering cities and states that have committed to benchmarking or BPS legislation not yet enacted — giving you a forward-looking view of where regulations are heading next