Colorado · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Colorado now.

Building Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR 1001-32): benchmarking and performance standards for buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more. Enforced by Colorado Energy Office (administration, BEAM reporting portal); Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 28 sets the standards. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR 1001-32): benchmarking and performance standards for buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more

Benchmarking report and fee due Nov 1 each year (reporting opens Jul 1); late reports and fees are penalized. State goals: 7% (2026) and 20% (2030) commercial-sector emissions cuts versus 2021. How HB25-1269 changed 2026 targets not confirmed on the agency page. No statewide ERRCS, sprinkler or structural recertification mandate found.

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Who enforces it

Colorado Energy Office (administration, BEAM reporting portal); Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 28 sets the standards

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Benchmarking due Nov 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026 annual benchmarking report and fee deadline has passed; confirm filing status with the Colorado Energy Office. CEO page (read Oct 28, 2026) gives Nov 1, 2027 as the last day to request a 2019 baseline change

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Colorado

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Colorado today?

Building Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR 1001-32): benchmarking and performance standards for buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more. Benchmarking report and fee due Nov 1 each year (reporting opens Jul 1); late reports and fees are penalized. State goals: 7% (2026) and 20% (2030) commercial-sector emissions cuts versus 2021. How HB25-1269 changed 2026 targets not confirmed on the agency page. No statewide ERRCS, sprinkler or structural recertification mandate found.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Colorado?

Colorado Energy Office (administration, BEAM reporting portal); Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 28 sets the standards.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in Colorado?

Benchmarking due Nov 1, 2026. Nov 1, 2026 annual benchmarking report and fee deadline has passed; confirm filing status with the Colorado Energy Office. CEO page (read Oct 28, 2026) gives Nov 1, 2027 as the last day to request a 2019 baseline change

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