Ann Arbor, MI · Overview
Ann Arbor Energy and Water Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinance
Ann Arbor, Michigan requires annual energy benchmarking for buildings 20,000 sq ft and larger, filed via an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager data request, due June 1.
Verified against primary sources
Filing deadline
Jun 1
Annually, for the prior calendar year
- City fee
- No city fee on file.
- Files via
- ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager — you respond to the jurisdiction’s data request.
Filing facts
What the registry knows
- Who’s covered
- Buildings larger than 20,000 sq ft.
- Deadline
- Jun 1, annually
- Files via
- ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager — you respond to the jurisdiction’s data request.
- City fee
- No city fee on file.
- If you miss it
- Chapter 104 Sec. 8:458: violation is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each additional or subsequent offense, plus prosecution/court costs; each day of violation is a separate offense. Knowingly or recklessly submitting a false Benchmarking Report: up to $500.
How to comply
Step by step
Confirm the building is 20,000 sq ft or larger within Ann Arbor city limits.
Benchmark the building in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager with an "Ann Arbor" Standard ID and enter 12 months of whole-building energy data.
Respond to the city's ESPM data request before June 1.
FAQ
Common questions
How does Ann Arbor's threshold compare to nearby Detroit?
Ann Arbor's 20,000 sq ft threshold is lower than Detroit's 25,000 sq ft threshold, so a mid-sized building could be covered in Ann Arbor while falling under Detroit's bar.
What is the confirmed penalty for a missed Ann Arbor filing?
The underlying research did not confirm a specific penalty amount from a primary Ann Arbor source.
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