Rich Freeh, Program Associate Mayor’s Office of Sustainability City of Philadelphia ENERGY BENCHMARKING AND DISCLOSURE October 1, 2013 Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance 2013 Conference

No information = No action Cities are looking at what drives demand and competition in other industries  How can markets work more effectively?  How can demand increase without public subsidies?  How can policy help reduce energy costs for businesses and consumers and create jobs?

8 Over 600 facilities with a diverse set of needs: Top 10 energy users make up 44% of General Fund’s energy cost. Top 50 energy users make up 77% of General Fund’s energy cost.

City of Philadelphia Benchmarking Website

Key Dates for Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure October 31 st, 2013: First Year Reporting Deadline December 2013: First Citywide Buildings Report Release June 30 th, 2014: Second Year Reporting Deadline Fall 2014: Second Citywide Building Report, Public Disclosure

Philadelphia Compliance as of 9/25/13

Key Issues in Benchmarking Compliance Technical Portfolio Manager update Interface between system and “Custom Reporting” function Automated utility transfer systems Outreach Size and scope of Philadelphia building stock Existing City building ownership data Range of technical knowledge among building owners/operators

Rich Freeh, Program Associate Mayor’s Office of Sustainability City of Philadelphia ENERGY BENCHMARKING AND DISCLOSURE October 1, 2013 Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance 2013 Conference