50,000+ sq ft buildings: the May 2026 filing deadline has passed, late filers can still submit | 20,000-49,999 sq ft: first filing May 2027

    New Orleans Compliance

    Missed the New Orleans benchmarking deadline? It's fixable.
    First filing in 2027? Start now.

    Buildings 50,000 sq ft and above were required to file by May 2026, and buildings 20,000 to 49,999 sq ft file for the first time by May 2027. The City requires 12 months of utility data, so the right time to start is now. We collect your bills, file with ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager, and deliver proof of submission. Zero paperwork on your end.

    ENERGY STAR Benchmarking Expertise
    Compliance Made Easy
    Personalized Support

    Where You Probably Are Right Now

    I missed the May 2026 deadline.

    You're not alone, and the right move is to file as soon as possible rather than wait for the next cycle. We prioritize late filings: we collect your utility data, build your Portfolio Manager profile, and submit to the City on an expedited timeline. Then your next filing becomes a renewal instead of a scramble.

    My first filing is May 2027.

    Buildings between 20,000 and 49,999 sq ft file for the first time in May 2027, and the filing needs a full year of utility data behind it. Starting now means your data is captured as it's generated instead of reconstructed under deadline pressure. Set it up once and May stops being an event.

    You Need 12 Months of Data. But Most Owners Don't Realize It Until It's Too Late

    New Orleans now requires large buildings to benchmark energy use annually. Miss the deadline? $1,000–$3,000 in fines, per building.

    The catch: You need a full year of utility bills before you can file. If your first deadline is May 2027 and you wait until next year to start collecting, you're already behind.

    Worse, tracking isn't just "download PDFs." You'll need to match meters to suites, reconcile billing gaps, decode mixed-use space types, and navigate ENERGY STAR®'s finicky software, every single year.

    Timeline Reality Check

    Data collection starts NOW
    ACTIVE

    Begin tracking immediately to meet deadline

    Next deadline May 2027
    CRITICAL

    Fines start at $1,000 per building

    Start in 2027
    TOO LATE

    You'll be non-compliant from day one

    Don't wait: the 12-month data requirement means you need to start tracking immediately.

    Why Smart Owners Outsource This

    The Paper Chase

    Utility bills live in email archives, tenant portals, and filing cabinets. One missing meter = invalid submission.

    The Space-Type Puzzle

    Mixed-use building? Portfolio Manager needs exact square footage for 'office,' 'retail,' 'parking,' etc. Guess wrong, and the City flags your data.

    The Annual Treadmill

    This isn't one-and-done. Every May, forever. Turnover in your office means lost institutional knowledge—and scrambling at deadline.

    You Upload Bills. We Deliver a Filed Benchmark (With Proof)

    1

    Kickoff (48 hrs)

    Send us 12 months of bills or portal access. We confirm your size tier and deadline.

    2

    Setup & QA

    We create/clean your Portfolio Manager property, map space types, link meters, and fix data gaps.

    3

    City Filing

    We generate the compliance report and submit it to the Office of Resilience & Sustainability.

    4

    Done

    You get submission confirmation + a calendar reminder for next year. We handle renewals automatically.

    Gather This Once. We'll Track It Forever.

    Building address & total square footage
    Space breakdown (e.g., '60% office, 30% retail, 10% parking')
    12 months of electric/gas bills (PDF or CSV)
    Main contact name (for City reporting)
    (Optional) Utility account login for auto-updates

    Don't have 12 months yet? We'll set up tracking now so you're ready by your deadline.

    Built for New Orleans Compliance

    Official ENERGY STAR® Partner

    Portfolio Manager Partner

    City Guidelines Aligned

    Office of Resilience & Sustainability

    Energy Smart Ready

    Familiar with rebate programs

    Our Guarantee

    If the City requests clarifications on our submission, we respond at no extra cost.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I missed the May 2026 deadline. What should I do?

    File as soon as possible. The ordinance is annual, so an unfiled year does not disappear on its own. We prioritize late filings and can typically move as fast as your utility data allows. Request a quote and we'll scope an expedited project.

    What if I don't have 12 months of bills yet?

    We'll start tracking now so you're compliant by deadline.

    Is my energy score public?

    Yes — the City publishes results annually. We help you understand what that means.

    What happens if I miss the deadline?

    Fines start at $1,000 per building. We build in buffer time to avoid that.

    Do you handle multiple buildings?

    Yes — portfolio discounts + centralized dashboards.

    Can you help after the first filing?

    Absolutely. Annual renewals are our core service.

    Get Compliant, Then Stay Compliant

    Whether you're filing late or getting ahead of the May 2027 cycle, the earlier you start, the smoother this goes.