May 4, 2015: Atlanta and Portland Adopt Building Energy Benchmarking Policies
Gives Building Owners and Renters Information to Make Informed Decisions about How They Use Energy
ROSSLYN, Va. — The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed a building energy benchmarking and disclosure ordinance. Two days later, the Portland, Oregon, City Council unanimously adopted its own benchmarking ordinance, making Atlanta and Portland the 12th and 13th U.S. cities, respectively, to adopt such policies.
Kevin J. Cosgriff, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) president and CEO, stated, “NEMA and its members support Atlanta’s and Portland’s ordinances because they will increase transparency and give building owners and occupants information about the true cost of operating their buildings.”