Benchmarking

If you can measure it, you can manage it.

Building benchmarking measures annual energy and water use, and uses that data to track performance over time, and 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 to comply

Create an account in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM).
Enter each disclosable building into your account.
Obtain your energy use data by registering with the City & County of Honolulu’s new auto utility upload systems here.
Enter your energy use data into ESPM.
Click on the appropriate link to report data.
Submit your report to the City & County of Honolulu within Portfolio Manager.

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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

What if I have questions about my energy use?

Email us at HEbenchmarking@leidos.com to get connected with an Energy Advisor.

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

In 2022, the City & 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 extended to September 30, 2025).

Click here for City & County of Honolulu’s Frequently Asked Questions.