National BPS Coalition

What is the National Building Performance Standard (BPS) Coalition?

The National Building Performance Standards Coalition is a nationwide group of local and state governments committed to improving building performance and fighting climate change. They are doing this by inclusively designing and implementing equitable building performance standards and complementary programs and policies.

Why buildings?

Buildings are central to our lives, economy, and environment. Their performance affects indoor and outdoor air pollution and the health of our communities. The energy buildings use is a significant cost to households and businesses—and energy costs disproportionately burden low-income communities. Buildings account for about a third of U.S. emissions and about 75% of electricity consumption.

What are Building Performance Standards?

Building performance standards (BPS) are state and local laws that require existing buildings to achieve minimum levels of energy or climate performance. Working in tandem with new construction energy codes, BPS empower state and local leaders to deliver on energy, climate, and equity goals through improved operations and accelerated retrofits.

Why place requirements on private businesses and buildings?

Buildings are a major driver of energy costs, and affordability is a core concern for owners, tenants, businesses, utilities, and governments alike. For decades, most jurisdictions have relied primarily on voluntary incentives to improve building performance.

What is the estimated impact?

As of 2025, Coalition members represent approximately 25% of the nation’s commercial building stock.