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Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard · Tier 2

Your Tier 2 paperwork, prepared before the July 1, 2027 deadline.

We prepare the Washington Clean Buildings Tier 2 compliance package for property managers, condo associations and owners of mid-size buildings. Your energy manager reviews, signs and submits. Your team skips the paperwork.

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Who it's for

Built for the people who manage mid-size buildings

If your building falls in Tier 2, its owner has to report compliance to the state. We work with:

  • Property management companies

    One process for every covered building in your portfolio, with portfolio pricing for three or more.

  • Condo and HOA boards

    Volunteer boards get a clear package their building's energy manager can review and sign.

  • Owners of mid-size buildings

    Offices, retail and other commercial buildings that need the paperwork done without hiring a consultant.

Is my building Tier 2?

  • Non-residential: more than 20,000 and up to 50,000 gross sq ft (not counting parking garages).
  • Multifamily residential: more than 20,000 gross sq ft (not counting parking garages).

Some buildings qualify for an exemption, and federal and tribal buildings aren't covered. Not sure? The free Snapshot will tell you what we can see from public records. Source: Washington State Department of Commerce, Tier 2 compliance.

At a glance

The deadline, the penalty and the incentive

  • Reporting deadline July 1, 2027 Tier 2 owners must report compliance by this date, then every five years.
  • Maximum penalty $0.30/sq ft Penalties for not submitting can't exceed $0.30 per square foot.
  • Early adopter incentive $0.30/sq ft Base rate, paid by participating utilities. First-come, not guaranteed. Some multifamily owners may qualify for more.

Facts as published by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Rules change, so always check the source: commerce.wa.gov/cbps. Evergreen Compliance is an independent company and is not affiliated with the Washington State Department of Commerce.

What we prepare

A complete Tier 2 package, built on the state's own templates

We use the free tools Commerce publishes, so your energy manager reviews familiar documents instead of starting from a blank page.

  • ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager setup

    A setup checklist for EPA's free benchmarking tool and a quality check of the energy data you share.

  • Benchmarking and target forms

    Draft inputs for the energy use intensity target (Form B) and benchmarking forms, ready for your energy manager to check.

  • Energy Management Plan

    Your building's plan drafted on Commerce's Energy Management Plan template.

  • Operations & Maintenance program

    An equipment inventory and maintenance schedule on Commerce's O&M Program Development Tool, built from your equipment nameplate photos.

  • Incentive application checklist

    What the early adopter incentive application asks for, so nothing is missing when your team applies.

  • Submission checklist

    A step-by-step list of what your energy manager reviews, signs and uploads in the Clean Buildings Portal.

How it works

Four steps, and you stay in control

  1. Get your free Building Snapshot

    Email us the building's name or address. We send back one page covering its tier, the deadline, the maximum penalty, an incentive estimate and its to-do list.

  2. Get a quote and share your data

    One flat fee per building, with discounts for portfolios. You fill out a short questionnaire, share Portfolio Manager access and utility data, and send equipment nameplate photos.

  3. We prepare the package

    We draft the forms, Energy Management Plan, O&M program and checklists on the state's templates, then check them against the standard before handing them over.

  4. Your energy manager signs and submits

    Your Qualified Energy Manager reviews the package, makes any changes, then signs and submits it through the Clean Buildings Portal. We never sign, attest or submit on your behalf.

FAQ

Straight answers

Are you part of the state or the Department of Commerce?

No. Evergreen Compliance is an independent company and is not affiliated with the Washington State Department of Commerce. Commerce publishes free templates, guidance and office hours, and you can complete Tier 2 yourself with them. We do the drafting so your team doesn't have to.

Do you submit the report for us?

No. The state requires a Qualified Energy Manager to develop and sign key parts of the package. Your energy manager reviews our drafts, signs and submits them through your own Clean Buildings Portal account. We prepare; you stay in control.

We don't have a Qualified Energy Manager. What now?

Commerce sets the experience requirements and offers free Qualified Energy Manager training. Many teams already have someone, such as a property manager or chief engineer, who may qualify after the training, but Commerce decides eligibility. There's also a directory of qualified energy managers through the Smart Buildings Center.

Will we get the incentive?

We can't promise that. The early adopter incentive is first-come, not guaranteed. Commerce approves applications and participating utilities pay owners directly, and payments can be reduced or delayed. Your Snapshot shows an estimate based on the published rate. Our fee doesn't depend on the incentive.

How much does it cost, and how long does it take?

We charge a flat per-building fee, with discounts for portfolios. Request a quote and we'll send exact pricing for your buildings. Timing depends mostly on how quickly your utility data and building details come in, so we don't promise a timeline. Starting early leaves room for delays.

Is this legal or engineering advice?

No. We prepare compliance paperwork based on the information you provide and Commerce's published materials. It is not legal or engineering advice, and we can't guarantee Commerce will approve your application. For questions about your obligations, check commerce.wa.gov/cbps or talk to your own advisors.

See where your building stands

Send us a building name or address. We'll reply with a free one-page Building Snapshot: its tier, the deadline, the maximum penalty, an incentive estimate and its to‑do list.

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