Episode 48: Existing commercial buildings = 20% of Oregon's energy use
Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of EnergyShow Notes
Oregon's is now the fourth state to focus on energy efficiency in existing buildings with ODOE's new Building Performance Standard Program.
Starting in 2028, the program implements energy efficiency compliance deadlines for Oregon's existing commercial buildings. In this episode, learn about the program and its benefits, and how Oregon is addressing energy efficiency in state-owned buildings.
Guests: Madeline O'Dwyer and Amanda Welch, both ODOE policy analysts.
Questions or topic suggestions? Write us at [email protected] Grounded music by PaulYudin
Additional Resources • Tier 1 and Tier 2 Buildings graphic: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/save-energy/Documents/BPS-Visual.pdf • Building Performance Standard website and resources: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/save-energy/Pages/BPS.aspx • Sign up for email updates on the Building Performance Standard: http://web.energy.oregon.gov/cn/a6n53/subscribe • State Energy Efficient Design Process (SEED) website: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Pages/SEED-Program-Guidelines.as
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