{"id":3719,"date":"2025-07-11T03:35:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/?p=3719"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:11:35","slug":"new-jersey-building-energy-benchmarking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecotocongroup.com\/blog\/new-jersey-building-energy-benchmarking\/","title":{"rendered":"NJ Building Energy Benchmarking Program: Everything You Need to Know (2025 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As New Jersey pushes for a cleaner, greener future, energy efficiency is taking center stage. A major step in this direction is the New Jersey Building Energy Benchmarking Program, a policy aimed at helping building owners track and reduce energy and water consumption.
\nAt The Cotocon Group, we\u2019ve been receiving a high volume of inquiries from multifamily and commercial property owners across New Jersey who are seeking guidance on this law. Here’s everything you need to know \u2014 from what the program entails to how to stay compliant and unlock energy savings.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What Is NJ Building Energy Benchmarking?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Building energy benchmarking is the process of measuring and comparing a building\u2019s energy and water usage to similar buildings using the EPA\u2019s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool.
\nThe program assigns a score between 1 and 100, where 100 means your building is performing at top energy efficiency. This score helps owners identify where their building stands and what improvements can be made.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Who Needs to Comply?<\/span><\/h3>\n

As of 2023, benchmarking is mandatory for:<\/p>\n

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  1. Commercial buildings larger than 25,000 square feet<\/li>\n
  2. Properties classified as:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n