Energy Benchmarking
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Compliance
Statewide Regulations
Energy Benchmarking
California Energy Commission Building Energy Benchmarking Program (AB 802)
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All campuses with a utility meter serving > 50,000 square feet of gross floor area are required to submit their energy usage to the California Energy Commission for public disclosure, due June 1 annually.
2026 Benchmark
2030 Build and Institutionalize
2035 Improve and Reassess
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Benchmark Energy Usage Intensity (EUI)
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Decrease EUI by 25%
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Decrease EUI by 50% from benchmark
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The CSU will monitor monthly energy and utility usage on all campuses and the Chancellor's Office and will prepare a systemwide annual report on energy utilization and greenhouse gas emissions. The Chancellor's Office will maintain a systemwide energy database in which monthly campus data will be compiled to produce systemwide energy reporting. Campuses will provide the Chancellor's Office the necessary energy and utility data, such as electricity and natural gas consumption; water and sewer usage; fuel consumed by fleet vehicles, boats, and ships; waste disposal for the systemwide database in a timely manner.
Resources
CCCCO Energy Calculator
Please see the attached memo regarding the 2025-26 natural gas and electricity usage data that is due on December 1, 2026. The memo includes information regarding the submission process for the Energy Usage Calculator module in FUSION. A completed Energy Usage Calculator submission qualifies your district to participate in the energy efficiency incentives as part of the capital outlay program. This reminder is being sent out to allow districts time to gather the information needed to complete the Energy Usage Calculator in FUSION.
If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please contact Druv Bhat at the Chancellor's Office.
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Procurement Agreements
Utility Bill Auditing
Procure America
Procure America provides cost reduction consulting services to help public institutions reduce and recover expenses across key operational categories, including utilities, waste, and telecommunications. Through an agreement with the University of California, Procure America analyzes utility billing and rate structures to identify operational efficiencies and billing errors on a contingency-fee basis.