
Washington CBPS Compliance — Fast, Simple, Guaranteed
(CBPS) Help Desk
Early adopter incentives can cover up to 100% of Tier 2 compliance costs and up to 50% of Tier 1 costs. Resources and guidance for building owners to comply with Washington State's Clean Buildings law. Tier 2 compliance filing is July 1, 2027 — but your O&M + EMP must be up and running by July 1, 2026.




CBPS Information
What is the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard?
The CBPS is a statewide law requiring large and medium-sized buildings to improve energy efficiency and adopt standard operating practices.
Tier 1:
Buildings ≥50,000 sq ft must comply with energy performance targets, Energy Management Plans, and O&M Programs (deadlines 2026–2028).
Tier 2:
Buildings 20,000–50,000 sq ft (including multifamily) must comply by July 1, 2027 — with EMP + O&M enacted by July 1, 2026.
Tier 1 Buildings
≥50,000 sq ft
Tier 2 Buildings
20-50k sq ft + Multifamily >20k