Policy

Incoming Energy Efficiency Upgrade Requirements for Oregon Building Owners

Oregon wrapped up its 2023 legislative session by passing two major climate change bills containing well over a dozen proposals to tackle greenhouse gas emissions across the state. One proposal in House Bill 3409 will mean big changes for commercial building owners in the coming years. The bill outlines the creation and implementation of a building performance standard (BPS) for existing commercial buildings, making Oregon the fourth state to adopt such a standard.