Providence, RI · Reviewed November 2026

Providence energy reporting compliance, filed for you

The Providence Building Energy Reporting Ordinance requires covered buildings to report energy use every year. We gather the data, check it, and file it — usually within a week.

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Who’s covered

Commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more (50,000+ sq ft since 2025, 20,000+ sq ft from 2026).

Annual deadline

May 15 for the previous calendar year.

Verification

The city reviews submitted data before publishing it.

Penalties

A warning first, then $30–$40 per day (up to $3,000–$4,000 a year depending on size).

What to report

All energy used by the whole building — including tenant spaces — for January 1 to December 31:

Electricity — every meter serving the building
Natural gas
District steam, hot or chilled water, if you have it
Delivered fuels (oil, diesel, propane) — all delivery receipts for the year
On-site solar production, if any

Leave out backup generator fuel. Note any meters added or removed during the year.

Good to know

Providence publishes results as part of its Climate Justice Plan.

What we’ll need from you

Building address, plus any utility service addresses that differ from it
Gross floor area for the whole building and each use (office, retail, residential…), number of units and year built
Your Providence Building ID (we can look it up)
Utility data for the full calendar year, January 1 – December 31 (usually 13 months of bills)
If tenants pay their own utilities: whole-building (aggregated) data from the utility, or signed tenant authorization forms
Access to your ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager account, if you have one
Any notice or letter you received about this law

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FAQ

Providence energy reporting questions

When is the Providence energy reporting deadline?

Reports are normally due May 15 each year, covering the previous calendar year’s energy use.

Does Providence energy reporting apply to my building?

Commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more (50,000+ sq ft since 2025, 20,000+ sq ft from 2026). Exemptions are limited — if you’re not sure, send us the address and we’ll check.

What happens if I miss it?

A warning first, then $30–$40 per day (up to $3,000–$4,000 a year depending on size). If you’ve already missed the deadline, we can usually get you filed quickly and help you respond to any notice.

Is third-party verification required?

The city reviews submitted data before publishing it. We provide verification in-house.

Official program information: Providence energy reporting website. Requirements change — we confirm current rules for every filing.

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