The AB 802 benchmarking report is due to the California Energy Commission by June 1 every year. It covers the previous calendar year. If you have missed a deadline, the CEC urges owners to report as soon as possible.
When exactly is the AB 802 report due?
June 1 annually, for covered commercial buildings and for multifamily buildings with 17 or more residential utility accounts. The next annual deadline is June 1, 2027. Reporting links for each year are on the CEC's Report Benchmarking Data page.
What happens if I miss June 1?
According to the CEC, once you are notified of a violation, you have 30 days to correct it and avoid penalties. The CEC's letter says staff will give advance notice if a case is opened and will work with owners toward compliance. See our penalties page for the amounts.
Can I get an extension?
Yes. The CEC accepts reporting deadline extension requests. Be ready to show that you took timely steps, that circumstances beyond your control prevented compliance, and a date or estimate for when you can comply. A common cause is a utility not delivering data in time.
What if I cannot get utility data by the deadline?
Submit your building information anyway, using the "energy use data is unavailable" link if the CEC shows one for that year, or the standard link without data if it does not. Keep the utility's notice and resubmit when you receive data. The later submission replaces the earlier one.
What if I never reported in past years?
Report now. The CEC urges owners who missed June 1 to report as soon as possible, and its Report Benchmarking Data page keeps reporting links for prior years.
Frequently asked questions
Is the deadline the same for commercial and multifamily buildings?
Yes. Reporting is due June 1 for buildings with no residential utility accounts and for buildings with 17 or more residential utility accounts.
How do I request an extension?
Use the extension request form linked from the CEC's Report Benchmarking Data page, with documentation of your timely efforts and an expected compliance date.
Who do I call with questions?
The CEC Benchmarking Helpdesk: Benchmarking@energy.ca.gov or 855-279-6460.
