Regulations Resource Center

Whole Building Regulations

• Building Performance Standards (BPS)

  Cities and states are rolling out BPS mandates requiring buildings to meet energy or emissions benchmarks. 

• Benchmarking and Disclosure Requirements

  Many jurisdictions require owners to track and disclose building performance data. Benchmarking ensures transparency, supports compliance, and highlights efficiency opportunities.

  • Energy Star Portfolio Manager: Benchmark and track performance
  • Public Disclosure Ordinances: Many cities require disclosure

• Energy Codes

  Energy codes like IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 set minimum efficiency baselines for building systems. Adoption varies by state and city, and compliance is essential to avoid costly retrofits.

  • IECC/ASHRAE 90.1: National model codes setting efficiency baselines
  • State and Municipal Adoption Timelines

• Carbon and Climate Policies

  Federal, state, and local governments are imposing greenhouse gas limits and net-zero targets. These policies impact long-term building operations and capital planning.

  • Net Zero Targets: Long-term commitments for carbon neutrality

• Indoor Environmental Quality

  Indoor air quality and ventilation are increasingly regulated to protect occupant health. ASHRAE standards and OSHA/EPA rules guide compliance for safe, productive spaces.

  • Ventilation and IAQ Standards: ASHRAE, state and local IAQ rules
  • OSHA/EPA building requirements: Federal safety and IAQ mandates

Product Regulations

• Efficiency Standards

  The U.S. Department of Energy sets national efficiency standards for building and HVAC equipment. Staying current will help you avoid penalties and ensure your systems deliver required performance. 
  

  • DOE appliance and equipment efficiency standards

• Environmental and Refrigerant Regulations

  EPA rules under the AIM Act are phasing down high-GWP refrigerants. Compliance requires careful planning for equipment selection, refrigerant management, and long-term sustainability. 
  

  • EPA HFC phasedown and refrigerant safety requirements