When does my building need to comply?

BEPP runs on a rolling five-year compliance cycle. Buildings 200,000 sq ft and larger complete their current cycle in 2026. Buildings 100,000 to 200,000 sq ft comply in 2027, 70,000 to 100,000 sq ft in 2028, and 50,000 to 70,000 sq ft in 2029. Each tier's next cycle follows five years after.

Should we pursue a tune-up or high-performance certification?

The high-performance certification path is available to buildings that can demonstrate strong existing energy performance, typically through an ENERGY STAR® score of 75 or higher. For most covered buildings, a tune-up is the more straightforward and cost-effective option. Ease evaluates your building's current performance data as part of the pathway decision.

How does BEPP relate to Philadelphia's benchmarking ordinance?

They're separate but connected programs. Philadelphia's Building Energy Benchmarking ordinance requires annual utility data reporting for buildings 50,000 sq ft and larger through ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, due each June 30. BEPP is a separate every-five-years tune-up requirement. Buildings covered by BEPP are also covered by benchmarking. Ease handles both.

Philadelphia BEPP Compliance and Tune-Up Services

Philadelphia's BEPP applies to non-residential buildings 50,000 sq ft and larger on a rolling five-year tune-up cycle, with reports required from certified Tune-Up Specialists. Ease's Licensed Professional Engineers and Certified Energy Managers handle the process end to end.

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Three Campuses, One Coordinated Engagement

Ease provided BEPP tune-up services across MaST's Byberry, Tacony, and Crown campuses. Each building underwent a full assessment of its energy systems, with tune-up plans and reports filed with the Office of Sustainability.

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Inside Philadelphia's Tune-Up Ordinance

Unlike programs that measure emissions or energy intensity, Philadelphia's BEPP centers on operational tune-ups: periodic assessments of a building's existing energy and water systems, followed by targeted adjustments that bring them back to peak performance.

Three compliance pathways: complete a tune-up, certify as a high-performance building, or apply for an exemption
Tune-ups must be performed by approved Tune-Up Specialists holding PE or CEM credentials, referenced through Green Building United's Contractor Hub
Rolling five-year compliance cycles based on building size, with the largest buildings due in 2026 and smaller tiers due through 2029
Non-compliance carries a $2,000 initial fine plus $500 per day after 30 days

How Ease Supports Philadelphia BEPP Compliance

BEPP compliance runs from the initial pathway evaluation through the final report filed with the Office of Sustainability.

Compliance Pathway Evaluation

Every covered building has three compliance options: a full tune-up, high-performance certification, or exemption. Ease evaluates which pathway makes the most sense based on your building's systems, past benchmarking data, and long-term operating plan.

Building Systems Assesment

An approved Tune-Up Specialist conducts an on-site review of your building's HVAC, lighting, controls, and water systems, identifying operational adjustments that bring performance back into range.

Tune-Up Implementation

We coordinate the recommended adjustments across trades and building operators. Where a full retrofit better serves the building's long-term performance, the work moves through Ease's project implementation and vendor management process.

Report Submission and Certification

Once the tune-up work is complete, Ease compiles the report, files it with Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability ahead of your building's deadline, and manages any follow-up questions from the reviewer.