What you can get
Instructions for the required building-energy report.
Who it's for
Owners and managers of large commercial buildings and larger apartment properties.
What you need to know
- The reporting threshold is more than 50,000 square feet.
- Covered buildings have no homes or at least 17 residential units.
- Tribal properties, condominiums and some industrial or controlled-laboratory buildings have exemptions.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Building Energy Benchmarking Program
Benefits and limits
Reporting requirement
Full requirements
You are required to report if your building has (1) more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area and (2) either no residential units or 17+ residential units. Exemptions include buildings on tribal lands, condominiums, or buildings with more than half of the gross floor area used for manufacturing or industrial purposes, or for scientific experiments requiring a controlled environment.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Reporting requirement
You are required to report if your building has (1) more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area and (2) either no residential units or 17+ residential units. Exemptions include buildings on tribal lands, condominiums, or buildings with more than half of the gross floor area used for manufacturing or industrial purposes, or for scientific experiments requiring a controlled environment.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Business types listed in the source
General business, Hotels & lodging, Multifamily housing, Retail
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.