A. For each covered property subject to this article, an owner shall submit a benchmarking report in an electronic format via the benchmarking tool annually by the date set forth in section 7-14-3 above.
B. The information included in a benchmarking report shall include the data information was entered in the benchmarking tool as set forth in sections 7-14-3 above for the previous calendar year.
C. An owner of a covered property shall ensure that data entered into the benchmarking tool shall be based on the aggregated whole-building data for energy and water service for the calendar year being reported.
D. Before submitting a benchmarking report, an owner shall run all data quality checker functions available within the benchmarking tool and shall verify that all data has been accurately entered into the benchmarking tool. In order for the benchmarking report to be considered in compliance with this article, an owner shall correct all missing or incorrect information as identified by the data quality checker prior to submitting the benchmarking report to the Director.
E. If an owner becomes aware that any information reported as part of the current year benchmarking report is inaccurate or incomplete, the owner shall amend the information reported within the benchmarking tool, and shall provide the Director with an updated benchmarking report within thirty (30) days of learning of the inaccurate or incomplete information. (Ord. 23-18, 2-6-2023)