 July 2022
PSE Transitioning to EnergyCAP® Software for Automated Data Exchange Services
Over the next few months, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will be transitioning customer accounts from its MyData platform to EnergyCAP®, a no-cost, comprehensive software tool. PSE is making this change to improve servicing and streamline management of your building’s energy usage data.
As PSE prepares to switch software platforms, they need your help to ensure your building’s energy usage data transfer is uninterrupted and seamless. This is accomplished through the Share Forward process within ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager™.
Instructions to complete the share forward process here.
Building owners are encouraged to complete the Share Forward process by Aug. 12, 2022, to ensure uninterrupted access to your monthly energy data usage. An Energy CAP FAQ document may be found on the MyData website that provides additional details about the software transition.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your MyData account, email PSE at mydata@pse.com.
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(Non-residential and Multifamily Buildings 20,000 SF+)
89% of Buildings Compliant for 2021 Annual Reporting
Congratulations to the more than 3,200 Seattle building owners that submitted complete and accurate 2021 energy performance data. Warning Letters have been sent to non-compliant building owners. Building owners have until October 1, 2022 to submit an accurate benchmark report before penalties are assessed. More information on enforcement process and fines here.
Still need to benchmark?
To be in compliance, your building’s Portfolio Manager account must be:
- Updated with current space use details and accurate energy meter data. If you have a multifamily building, you will need to correct default data values auto assigned by EPA in 2021.
- Updated Portfolio Manager contact information.
- Able to generate a 2021 December ending Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and ENERGY STAR® score (if available), and
- Successfully shared with the City of Seattle Annual Reporting Portfolio Manager account.
Once you have completed all the required steps to make annual updates and share your 2021 benchmark report, you can check your building’s compliance status on the Seattle Benchmarking Compliance Portal. Make sure to check out our COVID FAQ if your building use has been impacted by COVID.
HELP DESK EnergyBenchmarking@seattle.gov 206-727-8484
(Non-residential Buildings 50,000 SF+)
Tune-Up Specialist Eligibility Enhancements
Thank you to the Tune-Up Specialists for the tune-up work done in buildings over the first compliance cycle. Tune-Up Specialists play an important role supporting customers, building owners, and the City improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon pollution. Starting in the Fall of 2022, all qualified Tune-Up Specialists hired to complete a Building Tune-Up will be required to complete a five hour training in order to be eligible to submit a Tune-Up Summary Report to the City. The purpose of the training is to clarify tune-up assessment requirements and standards, improve consistency among all buildings undergoing a Tune-Up and reporting to the City, and provide an educational resource to organizations for newly hired qualified Tune-Up Specialists.
This mandated training will apply to all Tune-Up Specialists, including those who have previously completed and submitted a Tune-Up. More information on the training requirement will be shared directly with existing Tune-Up Specialists, and made available on the Tune-Ups website when the training portal launches this summer. If you have questions regarding the new mandatory training requirement, please email buildingtuneups@seattle.gov.
HELP DESK BuildingTuneUps@seattle.gov 206-727-8863
Other Building News
Seattle Building Performance Standards (BPS) Draft Policy Framework Presented – On June 16, 2022, OSE hosted its second open house which provided an update on work to date and highlights of stakeholder feedback received on developing an emissions-focused BPS policy. OSE also shared the draft Seattle BPS policy framework for the regulations, the updated policy timeline, and took comments and questions on the draft policy framework. Watch the recording or view the slide deck. Comments may be sent to cleanbuildings@seattle.gov. More info can also be found at seattle.gov/building-performance-standards.
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