How To Comply with Benchmark:

You have 2 options to comply with the Annual Benchmark requirement:
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Option #1:
Get Professional Help
as low as $197* (see pricing »)
 
Step 1) Create a free account to use the Easy, EBEWE Benchmarking Tool™
Step 2) Download & Submit Authorization Forms (30 minutes or less)
Step 3) Purchase Benchmark Credits after we verify which of your buildings need to comply
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Done. Your benchmark(s) will be finalized and submitted on your behalf.
 
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Done. Time to relax... you deserve it!
 You'll be notified once your building is in compliance.
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Option #2:
Do-It-Yourself Benchmark
$100-400 in-house labor costs*
 
Step 1) Determine if your building(s) needs to comply (in City of L.A. limits? Over minimum sq.ft.?)
Step 2) Determine which Building I.D.’s need to be benchmarked
Step 3) Create an LADBS Account + Register each Building I.D. 
Step 4) Create a Portfolio Manager Account + Set up each property
Step 5) Complete LADWP Authorization Forms + Request 12-24 Months of “Aggregated” Usage
Step 6) Complete SoCal Gas Authorization Forms + Request 12-24 Months of “Aggregated” Usage
Step 7) Add Property Use Details (for each space type) + Energy & Water Usage + Building I.D.(s)
Step 8) Run Data Quality Check + Finalize Benchmarking Reports
Step 9) Pay LADBS Registration Fee + Submit Benchmark Reports
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*LADBS charges a separate $64.55 registration fee per benchmark submission.