Episode 48: Existing commercial buildings = 20% of Oregon's energy use

Oregon's is now the fourth state to focus on energy efficiency in existing buildings with ODOE's new Building Performance Standard Program. Starting in 2028, the program implements energy efficiency compliance deadlines for Oregon's existing commercial buildings. In this episode, learn about the program and its benefits, and how Oregon is addressing energy efficiency in state-owned buildings. Guests: Madeline O'Dwyer and Amanda Welch, both ODOE policy analysts. Questions or topic suggestions? Write us at askenergy@oregon.gov Grounded music by PaulYudin Additional Resources • Tier 1 and Tier 2 Buildings graphic: • Building Performance Standard website and resources: • Sign up for email updates on the Building Performance Standard: • State Energy Efficient Design Process (SEED) website:

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This episode is 00:27:09 long.

This episode was published on Jul 16, 2025.

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