Resources for Design Teams and Contractors

Dozens of new commercial and multifamily buildings go up in Denver every year. The teams that design and build those new buildings can make decisions that result in more efficient, sustainable, comfortable, and attractive buildings. In this way, these teams can be leaders that bring Denver closer to its climate goals.

Our goal is help support a community of architects and builders who are educated and dedicated to the future of green building in Denver.

Understanding Denver Building Regulations

Get familiar with Denver's building regulations. Know what you need to to do to comply with the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy and the Denver Energy Code for both new construction and existing buildings.

Commercial Energy Code Compliance Pathways

The 2022 Denver Energy Code has two compliance pathways for buildings to take. You can either follow the Prescriptive Pathway or the Performance Pathway. Learn what is required for each of these pathways.

All Electric Pilot Demonstrations

Denver provided incentives to reduce the cost for designing and building all-electric new buildings across the city. These pilot projects span different sectors and use-types. They show the diversity of approaches to all-electric design and the future of buildings in Denver.

Community Energy Code Resources

We've curated an extensive list of resources that partners and peers have developed. These will give you insights about how other organizations are thinking and talking about energy codes, zero emissions building, and how to comply.

Guidance for New MAI Buildings

Design and building teams constructing new Manufacturing, Agricultural, and Industrial (MAI) buildings should plan ahead for the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy. MAI Buildings 25,000 sq. ft. and larger have different compliance options than other large buildings.