Decarbonizaton

BERDO 2.0: The 101 for Boston Building Owners

Discover key information, ordinance timelines, and how Trane can support Boston building owners on their journey toward BERDO compliance.

Tobin bridge, Zakim bridge and Boston skyline panorama at sunset.

When will BERDO 2.0 be implemented?

2022: Energy and Water Reporting

Buildings between 20,000-35,000 square feet or residential buildings between 15 to 35 units began reporting their energy use.
2023: Third-Party Verification

Third-party verification of buildings is required for the first year of reporting under BERDO 2.0. If thirdparty verification was completed in 2022, it is not required in 2023. After the first year, third-party verification is required on a consistent schedule outlined in the BERDO Reporting Guide.
2025: 35,000 + GSF Compliance

Buildings over 35,000 GSF are required to comply with ordinance or bldgs with more than 35 units.
2030: 20,000-35,000 GSF Compliance

Buildings between 20,000 and 35,000 GSF are required to comply with ordinance or bldgs with 15-35 units.
2031: Emission Standards Take Effect

Emission standards take effect which will utilize reporting for 2030 emissions.
2050: Carbon Neutrality Reached

All Boston buildings achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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1. https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/building-emissions-reduction-and-disclosure

2. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bTCjWuJzL-kfmM_nA_sIo9fm5BU5vwihdtbaq8OB3iU/edit

3. https://www.markey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/ira_implementation_guide.pdf

4. https://www.buildingengines.com/campaign/3-sustainability-mandates-in-commercial-real-estate-and-how-to-prepare/

5. “Driving Customer Engagement Through Portfolio Advisory Solutions,” Trane Technologies and Guidehouse Insights, published 2Q 2021.

6. “Refrigerant Management,” Project Drawdown