Benchmarking

If you can measure it, you can control it.
If you can control it, you can manage it.

Building benchmarking measures energy and water use, and uses that data to compare performance over time, as well as compares the data to similar buildings. Benchmarking allows owners and occupants to understand their building systems, make changes that lower operating costs, and can improve occupant comfort and health.

Benchmarking is free using the industry-standard ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool.

Once buildings are benchmarked, Hawaii Energy will direct you to our Clean Energy Allies to help with implementing retrofits and upgrades.

For more no-cost ways to save energy, visit our “Tips to save energy page”.

How do I submit a energy benchmarking report?

How to Comply

Create an account in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Enter each disclosable building into your account.
Enter your energy use data.
Click on appropriate link to report data.
Submit your report from within Portfolio Manager.

Click here for more information

How to use your report to save energy

Hawaii Energy Incentives
Commit to making energy improvements and use your benchmarking data to discuss with a Hawaii Energy advisor what incentives are available for energy efficiency projects. Learn more at: hawaiienergy.com/for-business/rebates

How can you get help with benchmarking?

Click here to find a CEA to help you out with your benchmarking project.

Whole Building Aggregated Monthly Calendarized Energy (kWh) data is available now through a process of communication through an email request to bbb@hawaiianelectric.com

In Progress Status

An automated web-based intake and direct monthly uploads to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager system is being pursued for the next reporting cycle in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to benchmark?
What building are required?
What’s an Oahu Building ID#?
Who is responsible for benchmarking my building?
What information am I required to provide?

Click here for City and County of Honolulu Frequently Asked Questions.

How can I improve my building energy performance?
Are there contractors that can assist me with benchmarking and energy efficiency projects?
What rebates are available?

Email HEbenchmarking@leidos.com

City & County of Honolulu Better Buildings Benchmarking program (Bill 22)

In 2022, the City and County of Honolulu established the Better Buildings Benchmarking Program, which requires large commercial and multifamily buildings on Oahu to benchmark and report their energy and water usage annually. Buildings 100,000 sq. ft. and larger were required to benchmark by June 30, 2023, followed by buildings above 50,000 sq. ft. (deadline extended to September 30, 2024) and 25,000 square feet (deadline June 2025).