Know Your Building: Getting Started with Benchmark BC
What does your building's energy use actually look like — and how does it compare to similar properties across BC?
Join us for a free introductory session on Building Benchmark BC, the province-wide program that's already helping nearly 2,000 buildings track their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
What you'll learn:
What Building Benchmark BC is and how the program works
How building performance data is collected, used, and displayed
What your personalized energy scorecard looks like and what it tells you
The value of energy benchmarking for reducing costs and planning retrofits
What kind of support is available — and how little time it actually takes
Who should attend:
Building owners and managers exploring the program for the first time
Returning participants who want a refresher or want to share the session with colleagues
Sustainability and facilities professionals looking to benchmark their portfolio
Municipal staff supporting building performance initiatives
Whether you're considering joining or already participating, this is the best place to start.
About Building Benchmark BC Building Benchmark BC (BBBC) is a free, province-wide energy benchmarking program. In the 2024 cycle, 1,912 buildings across 122 municipalities participated — representing 15 million square metres of floor space. The program helps building owners understand their energy and emissions performance, compare with peers, and identify opportunities for improvement. Learn more at buildingbenchmarkbc.ca.
About OPEN Technologies OPEN Technologies is a mission-driven climate tech company based in British Columbia. OPEN develops tools and programs that help building owners, municipalities, and utilities reduce energy use and carbon emissions across the built environment. OPEN administers Building Benchmark BC and provides hands-on support to all participants throughout the benchmarking cycle. Learn more at opentech.eco.