Programs

Requires commercial buildings 20,000 square feet and larger to track building energy performance and report this information by April 22 each year. The goal of this policy is to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions for commercial buildings in Portland in accordance with the Climate Action Plan.

A policy that requires sellers of most single-family homes in Portland to obtain and disclose a home energy score at time of listing the home for sale.

City Council adopted amendments to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in 2022 that increase the percentage of renewable fuels sold in Portland, reaching 99% renewable by 2030. The code changes also added a carbon intensity standard, ensuring that only low carbon renewable fuels are sold.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability prioritizes efforts to reduce global carbon emissions from the local consumption of goods and services. Our work focuses on partnering with the community to help all Portland residents and local businesses thrive within the resource limits of the planet.