State and local governments are turning to building performance standards, or BPS, as a key measure to cut emissions and meet climate targets, according to a report from JLL. Thirteen U.S. cities have a BPS in place, accounting for about 25% of all U.S. buildings as of early 2024, and over 30 additional U.S. cities have pledged to pass BPS by 2026 or earlier, according to the report. By 2026, at least 40 U.S. cities will have BPS in place, with many setting net-zero targets by 2050 or earlier.
