Both laws are building performance standards, but wa cbps is an energy standard while beps is an emissions standard In other words, wa cbps seeks to reduce the overall amount of energy a building uses, but beps focuses on reducing emissions. Seattle’s new building emissions performance standard (beps) policy, signed by mayor harrell on december 13, 2023, establishes carbon emissions targets that larger existing buildings must meet over the next two to three decades. Seattle's new building emissions performance standard (beps) law was signed by mayor harrell in december 2023 Seattle's new building emissions performance standard (beps) policy was signed by mayor harrell in december 2023 This page includes details on the ongoing rulemaking process.
The seattle building emissions navigator hosts a free technical support and training program for building owners and facility managers to meet building emissions performance standard (beps) and washington clean buildings performance standard (wa cbps) requirements and to reduce emissions.
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