Benchmarking DSM
Across the country in large cities, buildings often account for the majority of energy use and carbon emissions.
In effort to create a more energy-aware community and reduce energy waste, the Des Moines City Council passed on June 3, 2019, the Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance requiring owners of buildings 25,000 sq. ft or larger to benchmark their energy and water usage.
Read the ordinance
Ready to report your data?
Click below to submit your data from ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Data is due July 1st each year. Applications for exemption are due May 1st each year.
Reporting Deadlines
| Deadline | Description | Date |
| Annual Data Reporting Deadline | Deadlines permanently extended for all future reporting cycles | Annually on July 1st |
| Annual Exemption Request Deadline | Deadlines permanently extended for yearly exemption requests | Annually on May 1st |
| Property Data Published to Website | Publishing of data to the public extended for private properties | December 31, 2022 |
Need help with benchmarking your property? Sign up for a one-on-one technical assistance session with City staff.
COVID-19: To learn more about COVID-19 accommodations for building energy and water use reporting click here.
Questions? Email benchmarking@dmgov.org. This email is monitored daily Monday - Friday.
Training Opportunities
Curious where to start? Want to learn how to generate energy and water savings opportunities for your properties? Join one of our upcoming trainings this year and learn how to start building value for your organization.
- Benchmarking 101: Learn the basics of building benchmarking. Review program updates, key dates, and ask questions.
- June 21st 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Registration Link Coming Soon
- Benchmarking Data Jams: Drop into an open session for assistance with benchmarking your property. Bring your 12 months of2021 bills or billing data for electricity, natural gas, and water. Limited onsite computers available. Attendees are welcome to bring their own computers.
- Location: Central Library Tech Central Room, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- June 7 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sign up here
- June 9 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sign up here
- June 14 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sign up here
Want to learn how to save money and energy for your properties using Portfolio Manager? Energy Star is offering a series of webinars over the next few months to help you maximize the value of reporting. Sign up below:
Benchmark Your Data
Start by downloading the Benchmarking 101 info sheet and the Benchmarking Compliance Checklist.
If your building has more than four tenants, watch this video about aggregated data services from utilities to learn how to get your building usage data.
FIND YOUR PROPERTY ID/LIST OF PROPERTIES REQUIRED TO COMPLY
Property ID Notice: If your property is not on the above list of properties, but you believe you are required to report, Email us to have a Property ID assigned to your property.
Even if you're not required to benchmark under municipal code, you can still help guide our city by sharing your data. Email us to get started.
City of Des Moines Data
2019 City of Des Moines building energy and water benchmarking data is now live. Click the box below to view the data and learn more about how City buildings are performing. Note: 2020 data coming soon.
