MAINTAIN AND MEASURE PERFORMANCE

You have several options to meet the requirements of the Ordinance

LA’s Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) ordinance requires covered buildings to achieve certain efficiency targets or perform audits and retro-commissioning on a five-year cycle determined by the property’s Building ID.

You have several options to meet the requirements of the ordinance:

Demonstrate
Energy performance

Obtain an energy audit and perform retro-commissioning (RCx) measures; or, 

  • Demonstrate 15% energy saving over the 5 years prior to compliance;
  • Achieve Energy Star Certification for compliance year, or for two of the three years preceding compliance date; or,
  • Meet another exemption defined by EBEWE Ordinance
 
Need help planning the best pathway forward? Utilize the Energy Compliance Navigator to help set your next steps. 

Energy Compliance Navigator

AND

Demonstrate
Water performance

Obtain a water audit and perform retro-commissioning (RCx) measures; or

  • Demonstrate 20% reduction in water use intensity over the prior five (5) years, using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager; or, 
  • Meet another exception defined by EBEWE Ordinance

 

Need help planning the best pathway forward? Utilize the Water Compliance Navigator to help set your next steps. 

Water Compliance Navigator

Find an Audit and RCx Service Provider

Our service provider directory connects you with qualified local firms who can help you get into compliance with the EBEWE Audit/RCx requirements.

We’ve conducted a thorough Request for Qualifications, confirmed licensure, and checked references to ensure that firms listed in the directory have met the following criteria:

  • Register as a service provider partner with EPA
  • Internal and/or affiliated CA licensed professional engineer (PE) or registered architect (RA) to supervise and sign off on Audit & RCx services.
  • Have provided Audit & RCx to at least 10 buildings in Los Angeles
  • Passed an exam demonstrating familiarity with EBEWE requirements