Building Performance Standards (BPS)

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Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

Mar 9, 2026
Regulatory Complexity Peak

Local governments across the Bay Area highlight the difficulty of drafting defensible decarbonization policies.
Jan 15, 2024
BPS Expansion

Major cities pivot to Building Performance Standards focusing on EUI and carbon metrics.
Apr 17, 2023
9th Circuit Ruling

Federal appeals court strikes down Berkeley's ban, citing EPCA preemption.
Jul 1, 2019
Berkeley Gas Ban

City of Berkeley passes the first U.S. ban on natural gas in new construction.

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The Regulatory Complexity of Building Decarbonization and Performance Standards

Crafting effective policies to reduce building emissions remains a significant hurdle for municipalities due to technical, legal, and economic complexities. This briefing examines the shift from voluntary incentives to mandatory building performance standards and the resulting compliance burden for the real estate sector.

Mar 10, 2026 3 sources