Town of Pound Ridge Energy Use Benchmarking

About Building Energy Benchmarking

Buildings account for about 32% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in New York State. Building energy benchmarking involves tracking energy use, measuring performance over time, and comparing building performance against similar buildings and against expected performance under the same climatic conditions. Benchmarking helps building owners and managers identify opportunities to reduce emissions, cut energy waste, drive continuous improvement, and quantify energy savings. When used for government buildings, energy benchmarking typically involves annually reporting and publicly disclosing the data. This promotes transparency in government operations and lays the groundwork for the local government to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency in municipal buildings.