Supporting Compliance

Washington’s Clean Building Performance Standard

The purpose of Washington’s Clean Building Performance Standard (CBPS) is to provide programs and procedures essential to energy-efficient design and to drive energy efficiency in existing buildings without compromising efficient operation, maintenance, management, and monitoring, which results in reduced energy consumption in existing buildings.

A central requirement of the law is the implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) through a detailed Energy Management Plan, including:

Operation & Maintenance (O&M) to maintain system performance over time
Commissioning (Cx) to verify correct system function
Ongoing Commissioning (OCx) to sustain performance and catch degradation early

One key evaluation (D.6.2.3.9) is the control of minimum outdoor air ventilation. Adjustments may be necessary to prevent either excessive or inadequate airflows, which can negatively impact both energy consumption and occupant health.

In addition to energy performance, the standard also emphasizes maintaining Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) (D3.2.7.4). Proper control of temperature, humidity, and ventilation is crucial for maintaining occupant comfort, productivity, and safety.

How EBTRON Supports Compliance

EBTRON airflow measurement solutions help building owners and operators meet Washington’s requirements by providing:

  • Verification of EEMs to ensure measures are achieved and sustained.
  • Continuous feedback on airflow performance, reducing the need for manual checks (D6.2, L2.2.3).
  • Early detection of system issues, identifying failures and degradation before they become costly (E2.3, L2.2.2).
  • Accurate data for HVAC energy savings calculations.
  • Support for occupant satisfaction, by helping maintain optimal IEQ conditions (D3.1).

Built for Long-Term Accuracy and Reliability

EBTRON sensors are engineered to deliver dependable performance:

  • UL-listed and third-party tested for quality and compliance
  • High-accuracy thermistors are aged against drift for long-term stable performance
  • Calibrated to NIST-traceable standards
  • ±2% airflow accuracy and ±0.15°F (±0.08°C) temperature reading
  • Gold Series features:
    • Analog + RS-485/Ethernet dual communication
    • Bluetooth® Low Energy for mobile status checks
  • Backed by a 3-year warranty
Easily verify airflow rates with smartphone

Enable Smarter Ventilation Strategies

EBTRON supports advanced ventilation control and monitoring for compliance and performance:

  • Demand Control Ventilation (DCV): Integration with CO₂ sensors or occupancy counters will prevent inadequate or excessive outdoor airflow by validating and controlling per-person ventilation rates and maintaining the building ventilation requirements (E2.1)
  • Code-compliant ventilation: Validation and control of code minimum or enhanced ventilation rates for healthy indoor environments (E2.1)
  • Building pressurization: Tracks intake, exhaust, and zone airflow for proper pressurization and minimizes infiltration (E1.8)
  • Humidity control: Optional integrated sensor for dew point, humidity, or enthalpy (E2.3)
  • Energy Recovery Support: Measure Airflow to determine energy exchange through heat exchangers and energy recovery devices.

Compliance Deadlines

Tier 1 covered buildings reporting schedule:

June 1, 2026 – More than 220,000 sq. ft.
June 1, 2027 – More than 90,000 sq. ft. but less than 220,001 sq. ft.
June 1, 2028 – More than 50,000 sq. ft. but less than 90,001 sq. ft.

Tier 2 covered buildings reporting schedule:

July 1, 2027 – More than 20,000 sq. ft., but less than 50,001 sq. ft., and all multifamily residential buildings more than 20,000 sq. ft.

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