Washington State Participating Program · CBPS Tier 2 Deadline: July 1, 2027
A Simpler Path to Tier 2 Compliance.
Helping Washington building owners reduce wasted energy, meet Tier 2 requirements, and build a culture of operational efficiency through a student-powered energy management model. Deadline: July 1, 2027.
Qualified oversight · Energy benchmarking · Energy Management Plan · Operations & Maintenance
What is CBPS?
Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard
View Washington Department of Commerce — Official CBPS StandardsCBPS is a statewide law requiring covered commercial buildings to complete energy-management compliance work or face fines. For Tier 2 buildings, the filing deadline is July 1, 2027.
| Tier | Deadline | Building Size | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | June 1, 2026 | 220,000+ sq ft | $1.50/sq ft + $5,000 |
| Tier 1 | June 1, 2027 | 90,000–220,000 sq ft | $1.50/sq ft + $5,000 |
| Tier 1 | June 1, 2028 | 50,000–90,000 sq ft | $1.50/sq ft + $5,000 |
| Tier 2 | July 1, 2027 | 20,000–50,000 sq ft | $0.30/sq ft + $5,000 |