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What the New Orleans ordinance requires

Summary of the Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance adopted by the City Council on 10 July 2025.

  • Who: Non‑residential and multifamily properties with combined building area ≥20,000 sq ft. Reporting phases in for ≥50,000 sq ft from 1 Jan 2026 and for 20k–50k sq ft from 1 Jan 2027.
  • What: Annual energy‑use benchmarking using EPA ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager, including 12 months of whole‑building data.
  • When: City guidance indicates an annual reporting deadline of 31 May (first due dates: ≥50k by 31 May 2026; 20k–50k by 31 May 2027).
  • Transparency: The City will publish annual energy performance for covered properties.
  • Penalties: Non‑compliance may incur administrative fines (third‑party guidance suggests $1,000–$3,000 pending City confirmation).
Sources: City of New Orleans – Resilience & Sustainability (Energy Benchmarking); Mayor’s Office news release (10 Jul 2025); Biz New Orleans coverage; independent compliance guides. See: City page · Mayor’s Office · BizNewOrleans · TouchstoneIQ.

How we get you compliant

1
Onboard
We confirm your covered‑building status and collect a short intake (address, use types, gross floor area).
2
Data
We obtain 12 months of utility data (owner‑provided or utility release) and resolve whole‑building coverage.
3
Portfolio Manager
We set up your properties, enter data, QA the metrics, and address data‑quality alerts.
4
Submit
We prepare and file the annual report with the City and send you a compliance packet for your records.
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We’ll check your square footage and use types at no cost.
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