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My building is a covered commercial building. What can I do to get started with compliance?

May 16, 2022 By Rebecca

Here are some steps to get you started:

  • Log into the Clean Building Portal (full access) using the code found in your notification letter.
  • Click on the building profile and change the Parcel Status to “Ownership Confirmed.”
  • Download a copy of the Standard to learn more.
  • Visit the How to Comply webpage to find helpful information, videos and additional flowcharts to get you started.
  • Visit the Support and Resources webpage for resources that can assist with compliance, including a directory of qualified persons, a directory of energy auditors and Commerce how to’s.

Why does my square footage differ from what the county assessor says?

May 16, 2022 By Rebecca

Commerce used a combination of methods to identify possible covered commercial buildings after receiving feedback from stakeholders that county assessor data did not always contain the information needed to accomplish this task.

They created county-specific Geographic Information System layers showing possible covered commercial buildings and their estimated gross floor area using available Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data.

Buildings can span multiple parcels, and our visual identification method does not allow us to see if there are internal connections between structures on adjoining parcels.

My building is exempt. How do I let Commerce know?

May 16, 2022 By Rebecca

Current law states that all applications for exemption to the Standard must be received by Commerce between 365 and 180 days before the scheduled compliance date.

We understand this application time frame may cause concern, since buildings with denied exemptions could have very little time to meet the compliance deadline. We are currently working on guidelines that will allow for application for exemption at any point prior to 180 days before the compliance date. We will post notification of updated guidelines to the Clean Buildings webpage once they have been finalized.

  • Sign up and receive an email when the guidelines have been posted on our website and exemption applications are available.
  • Find resources specific to the details of exemption application requirements.

Initial access to the Clean Buildings Portal requires an access code found in the building owner

May 16, 2022 By Rebecca

Initial access to the Clean Buildings Portal requires an access code found in the building owner notification letter, or the Clean Buildings staff may grant you shared access upon request.

To request a copy of the building owner notification letter or to request shared access, complete the request form. This will provide Commerce staff with the information needed to verify applicants are authorized to view and/or maintain building/parcel information on behalf of the organization.

I received a notification letter but my building is less than 50,000 square feet. What can I do to correct this?

May 16, 2022 By Rebecca

Complete the Clean Buildings Customer Support Form.

  • When filling out the form, include a list of the building(s) parcel IDs, the square footage and any additional documentation or information.

Or

Complete a Data Verification Request.

  • Data verification can be done by either using full access or guest access.
  • If you own multiple buildings and only some of those buildings need to comply, submit your application through Full Access. Click here for instructions.

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