Choose Your Compliance Pathway
There are two main compliance pathways that small building owners can choose to meet the Energize Denver requirements for buildings 5,000-24,999 sq. ft.:
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Lighting
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Renewable Energy
You only need to follow one pathway to meet the requirements for your building. Learn about all compliance paths and determine which is easiest for your building.
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Lighting Compliance Pathway
In this pathway, you’ll need to ensure that 97% of lighting fixtures in the building are LED.
If you want to work with a professional to upgrade or verify your lighting, use the Lighting Professional Pathway.
If your lighting already meets requirements and you'd prefer to verify yourself, use the Lighting Self-Verification Pathway.
Alternate Compliance Options for Small Buildings
If neither the lighting pathway nor the renewable energy pathway is a good fit, there are additional options that may work:
15% Energy Use Reduction Option
Show that you reduced the total energy use in your building by at least 15%.
Residential Condominium Option
Replace lighting and LEDs and add occupancy sensors throughout common spaces.
Electrification Option
Replace at least one piece of fossil-fuel based space heating equipment with a heat pump.
Restaurant Option
Complete a list of prescriptive upgrades OR replace one major piece of fossil-fuel based equipment with an electric alternative.