West Hollywood EBPS

West Hollywood, California’s Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS) require large existing buildings to benchmark energy use and improve building performance over time.

Partner provides turnkey compliance services to help building owners understand requirements, meet reporting deadlines, develop compliance strategies, and avoid penalties while maximizing available technical and financial assistance opportunities.

Which Buildings Are Covered under West Hollywood EBPS

EBPS applies to existing buildings 20,000 square feet and larger.

All covered buildings (20,000+ square feet) must:

• Complete annual energy benchmarking and reporting.
• Track whole-building energy use through ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager.
• Submit benchmarking data to the City each year.

Most covered buildings must also:

• Meet building performance targets starting in 2028.
• Continue improving performance through interim and final compliance milestones.

Residential condominium buildings:

• Generally required to benchmark annually but may be exempt from building performance target requirements.

West Hollywood EBPS Compliance Deadlines

Annual Benchmarking

All covered buildings must submit annual benchmarking reports.

• September 15, 2026: First benchmarking deadline (reporting Calendar Year 2025 energy use)
• May 15 annually thereafter: Ongoing benchmarking submissions
• Third-party data verification by qualified professionals (PE, RA, CEM, BEAP, or EMP) that is not associated with the building owner required beginning with the 2026 submission

Building Performance Targets

Covered buildings subject to performance standards must meet progressively stricter targets over time:

• May 15, 2028: First Interim Performance Target (based on 2027 performance)
• May 15, 2032: Second Interim Performance Target
• May 15, 2036: Final Performance Standard [weho.org]

Each performance target will be either a Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and/or Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (GHGI) that is based on property type. Targets will be published by the city in the Finalize Performance Standards.

Alternative Compliance Pathway

Buildings unable to meet the first or second interim target may be eligible to submit a Building Performance Action Plan (BPAP) that outlines planned improvements, implementation timelines, and supporting technical documentation. This pathway is available for interim milestones but not for final compliance in 2036.

Technical Assistance and Financial Incentives for West Hollywood EBPS

West Hollywood has secured funding to help support compliance, particularly for equity-eligible properties. Available programs may include:

• Free or subsidized energy audits
• Retro-commissioning support
• Technical consulting for energy upgrades
• Assistance with Building Performance Action Plans
• Direct installation of select energy-efficiency and electrification measures

Financial assistance for qualifying buildings

Turnkey Support for West Hollywood EBPS

Partner’s team provides turnkey compliance support for West Hollywood EBPS, including:

• Building Screening: Determine whether your property is covered and identify applicable requirements.
• ENERGY STAR Benchmarking: Collect utility data, establish Portfolio Manager accounts, and manage annual reporting.
• Third-Party Data Verification: Coordinate qualified verification professionals and documentation.
• Energy Audits & Performance Assessments: Evaluate building performance and identify compliance gaps.
• Building Performance Action Plans: Prepare BPAP submissions and supporting technical reports.
• Energy Upgrade Planning: Develop cost-effective efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization strategies.
• Incentive Coordination: Identify available utility, City, and regional funding opportunities.
• Compliance Submittals: Prepare and submit required documentation to the City.
• Ongoing Compliance Management: Monitor performance, reporting deadlines, and future compliance milestones.

Partner helps building owners navigate West Hollywood’s new EBPS requirements with a clear compliance roadmap that minimizes risk, controls costs, and improves long-term building performance. Contact us to determine whether your buildings are covered and begin preparing for upcoming benchmarking and performance requirements.