Building Performance Standards

Cities and states are rolling out Building Performance Standards (BPS) mandates requiring buildings to meet energy or emissions benchmarks.

Overview

Building and product regulations are constantly evolving. Trane can help you stay ahead.

Navigate energy codes, emissions limits, disclosure mandates, IAQ standards, refrigerant rules, and other regulatory requirements.

Our Process

We help make Building Performance Standards simple.

Trane experts turn complex requirements into clear steps, deliver flexible solutions that protect comfort and efficiency, and guide you from benchmarking to verification. With ASHRAE 100 expertise and a turnkey approach, we help you achieve compliance and create healthier, more valuable buildings.

Our Solutions

Meet performance standards without sacrificing what matters most.

Stay compliant, protect your property's value, save on energy bills, and hit your ESG targets by working with our Trane experts to meet building performance standards benchmarks for your location.

Flexible

Choose how and when to act. Use interim milestones to phase improvements over time.
High-Performance

Stay compliant while maintaining occupant comfort, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Value-Driven

Improve energy performance and building resilience, indoor air quality, and long-term asset value.

Numbers at a glance.

As of July 2024, approximately 50 cities and at least 9 US localities, along with at least 6 states, have implemented or are in the process of enacting Building Performance Standards

_{Source: Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)}

By 2030, over 20% of commercial buildings are slated to be required to meet BPS compliance requirements.

_{Source: New Buildings Institute (NBI)}

Canada aims to achieve net zero emissions in the buildings sector by 2050.

_{Source: Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan)}

Customer Stories

Real world benefits of BPS compliance.

Controls, Energy Efficiency, Contracting, and Upgrades improving comfort, lighting and water conservation, reducing energy and operational costs

Customer Story

Sumter County Government

Controls, Energy Analysis, and Monitoring saving more than $3.3 Million

Customer Story

Comprehensive Energy Management Helps Owensboro Health Save More Than $3.3 Million

Chiller plant modernization with Thermal Energy Storage: $30M project, $9M Investment Tax Credit

Customer Story

New York City Heat Recovery System Makes Impact

Comply with your local standards.

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Boost energy efficiency in large buildings. Trane helps you comply with regulations, ensuring long-term energy savings. Start planning today!
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BPS compliance support.

Contact Trane experts for guidance.

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