Thursday, August 28, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Instructions for Reporting Calendar Year 2024 data
There is a new procedure this year.
Instead of sending the report using the Report Data button, you will need to Share the property with us in ESPM.
PROPERTIES THAT ARE NOT SHARED IN ESPM WILL NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE.
(Instructions are in Step 2 below.)
Steps to take:
Step 1: Determine if an exemption can be requested.
The property can apply for an exemption from reporting if it:
A. Was primarily used for manufacturing or other industrial purposes.
B. Did not have a certificate of occupancy for all of 2024.
C. Had an average physical occupancy of less than 50 percent throughout 2024. This refers to tenant spaces that weren't rented out. If a building is only partially used (like a warehouse that's left half empty), it still has to report.
D. Fulfills one of the other reasons for exemption. They can be found on the Exemptions & Extensions Request form by clicking on Exemption from benchmarking Requirements and scrolling down past Upload File(s).
Attach supporting documents to the request:
A. A copy (or photo) of the Manufacturing License. It must include the Property Address, Terms of License From/To Dates, and Business Type: Manufacturing.
B. Use the Book a Consultation button (on the Home page) to discuss this with us.
C. Rent roll confirming the level of physical occupancy. Be sure to use Gross Floor Area (GFA) - NOT Rentable Square Footage - in your calculations.
D. Varies by reason.
If the property qualifies, fill out the Exemptions & Extensions Request form.
Please fill out a separate request for each property.
Step 2: Share the property in ESPM.
Start by adding OBP as a contact in ESPM.
Our username is Benchmark-STL.
We will accept your connection request within two business days. (Though it's usually much faster.)
Share the property/properties with us.
We're listed in the dropdown menu as St. Louis Office of Building Performance.
We only need Read-only access.
Step 3: Verify that each property profile includes the St. Louis Building ID.
Select the property from your ESPM Dashboard.
Go to the Details tab (one of seven across the middle of the page).
Find the Unique Identifiers box on the left-hand side.
If the ID is listed under Standard IDs:
Continue to Step 4.
If it isn't listed:
Click the Edit button in the lower right corner of the Unique Identifiers box.
Scroll down to Standard ID - City/Town and select St. Louis Building ID from the dropdown menu.
Enter the ID in the dialogue box to the right (the format is P-xxxxxx or M-xxxxxx).
Click Save.
Step 4: Input energy and water data.
Enter all energy, and water usage data from January 1 - December 31, 2024.
Data must cover every day of the calendar year.
Step 5: Run the Data Checker.
Once all the data is input, turn the Data Checker to verify there are no gaps, overlaps, or missing meters.
For step-by-step instructions, watch the EPA's video.
Remember, properties MUST be shared in ESPM or they will NOT be in compliance with the City of St. Louis Building Energy Awareness (benchmarking) Ordinance (#70474).
Buildings with square footage of 50,000 or more must track and report energy and water usage annually.
Buildings below 50,000 square feet can report voluntarily. (Contact us for details.)
Use the Book a Consultation button (on the Home page) if you need assistance.