Resources for WeHo’s Equitable Building Performance Standards (EBPS)
The California Building Performance Hub is an official support resource for West Hollywood’s Equitable Building Performance Standards and Building Energy Benchmarking requirements, which apply to most buildings 20,000 square feet and larger.
Use this page to learn about the policy, and access resources and support.
West Hollywood’s EBPS Policy at a Glance
Covers most buildings 20,000 square feet and larger.
Requires annual reporting of building energy use, starting in 2026.
Sets maximum greenhouse gas emissions based on property type and size, starting in 2027.
Provides alternative compliance options for affordable housing, historical buildings, and properties that can demonstrate financial or technical infeasibility.
Gives extra support to qualified Equity Priority Buildings.
Upcoming Deadlines
September 15, 2026: Submit 2025 calendar year building energy use with verification by a qualified 3rd party (OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO NOVEMBER 15 - CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW)
Calendar year 2027: Achieve first interim performance target over the full calendar year
FIND HELP
Multiple Support Pathways
Immediate Self-Service: BenchmarkingWeHo.org is the official place to claim your building, submit your reporting and compliance documents, apply for an extension, or apply for extra support as an Equity Priority Building. The platform includes a user guide and resources, and a Support Ticket system.
You can also get 24/7 answers to your questions from our Building Support Agent, an AI-powered tool trained on high quality building performance resources.
Direct Technical Support: Use our contact form to submit a question about WeHo’s EBPS policy and get a response in 1-2 business days. Or register for one of the Hub’s monthly office hours where you can ask a question directly to a member of our team
Learn more: Explore the resources provided in this Hub or attend our upcoming webinar, on September 30 at 12pm PT. Click here to register. We will explain the policy and answer questions.
Join our WeHo support resources list for updates:
Equity Priority Buildings
West Hollywood is making extra support available for qualified Equity Priority Buildings on a first-come-first-served basis. This support may including benchmarking assistance and energy audits. Buildings subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance qualify, as well as the following categories: buildings that have more than 20% of units that are on-site deed-restricted affordable housing; provide transitional housing, congregate care and senior housing, or other supportive housing; has a non-profit or community-serving tenant or owner.
You can learn more about Equity Priority Buildings and apply for support at BenchmarkingWeHo.org under User Guide & Resources. Please note: there are a limited number of slots and applications may be closed by the time you read this. Additional slots will be available for next year.
What Should I Do Right Now?
Building Owners & Managers
Claim your building at BenchmarkingWeHo.org
Request a Reporting Extension to November 15, 2026
Submit benchmarking & 3rd-party verification by November 15, 2026
Contractors & Service Providers
Complete our service provider interest form to be listed in our Hub directory
Familiarize yourself with the policy by reading our policy explainer, or joining our upcoming webinar (9/30) or office hours (9/21 & 10/7)
Consider attending our upcoming incentive and finance stacking training for contractors, Using Incentives & Financing to Seal the Deal: A Contractor's Guide, on Wednesday, September 30 at 8am PT
Other Stakeholders
Familiarize yourself with the policy by reading our policy explainer, or joining our upcoming webinar (9/30) or office hours (9/21 & 10/7)
Reporting Extensions
You can request a 60-day extension (to November 15) from BenchmarkingWeHo.org, West Hollywood's official benchmarking platform. How to do this:
Create an account and claim your building using the “Claim Buildings” option in the left panel. Search for your building by address or Building ID. Select ‘Claim’ in the right column.
Your building will now appear on the “My Buildings” page. On the “My Buildings” page, select "Deadline Extension Request" under the Actions column.
An extension request form will pop up, where you will be asked to describe your request. This year, you may apply for an extension until November 15; they are being approved liberally.
Once submitted, the City of West Hollywood will review your extension request and will notify you regarding approval status via email.
A short video walking through this process is here.