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Indianapolis Building Energy Benchmarking
Indianapolis requires annual energy benchmarking for buildings larger than 50,000 sq ft, filed via an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager data request, due June 1 each year (Revised Code §§ 710-102, 710-104/710-105). Up to two 30-day extensions are available on written request.
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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 50,000 sq ft.
- Deadline
- Jun 1, annually
Confirmed: Secs. 710-104/710-105 require data entry and the benchmarking submission "on or before June 1 of each calendar year". Up to two 30-day extensions available on written request 30+ days before the deadline.
- 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
- Sec. 710-109: failure to submit is a Code violation; first/second violations handled via ordinance violations bureau civil penalty (Code Secs. 103-51/103-52), subsequent via court enforcement. Penalties require a written notice of violation and 30-day cure period first. Enforcement effective January 1, 2026.
How to comply
Step by step
Confirm the building is larger than 50,000 sq ft within Indianapolis city limits — the threshold is exclusive, so exactly 50,000 sq ft is not covered (Revised Code § 710-102).
Benchmark the building in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and enter 12 months of whole-building energy data.
Respond to the city's data request before June 1 each year; request a 30-day extension in writing at least 30 days before the deadline if you need one (up to two extensions available).
FAQ
Common questions
What happens if I miss the Indianapolis deadline?
Revised Code § 710-109 requires a written notice of violation and a 30-day cure period before any penalty. First and second violations are handled through the ordinance violations bureau; later violations go to court enforcement. Enforcement has been effective since January 1, 2026.
Can I get an extension on the June 1 deadline?
Yes — up to two 30-day extensions are available if you request one in writing at least 30 days before the deadline.
Want Indianapolis Building Energy Benchmarking handled for you?
Run the compliance checker to confirm this program actually applies to your building, then join our early-access waitlist — we’re onboarding buildings city by city and will email you the moment we’re filing in your jurisdiction.
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