Meet Boston’s BERDO Deadlines with Confidence

We deliver end-to-end energy audits, retrofit planning and building automation solutions to help you hit BERDO emissions targets.
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Own or Manage a Commercial Building in Boston?

BERDO establishes emissions requirements for many large commercial and multifamily properties in Boston. BERDO compliance deadlines are quickly approaching and buildings that miss emissions targets risk substantial financial penalties. Johnson Controls can help assess your building, identify improvement opportunities, and develop a practical compliance roadmap. You can download our helpful BERDO summary here.

Why Johnson Controls?

Count on Johnson Controls to help you comply with your Building Performance Standards (BPS) laws
Proven ability to help optimize building performance and reduce emissions
Facility-specific strategies aligned to your budget, timeline, and compliance milestones
Experience supporting building owners through complex regulatory requirements

Our BERDO Solutions

Compliance Consultation
We build a facility-specific compliance strategy that quantifies efficiency gains, projects a return on investment, and maps a clear path to meet BERDO. 
Building Technology
Our best-in-class building automation systems optimize heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as lighting, water usage, and more, in real time – cutting emissions and energy costs. 
Emissions Monitoring
Continuous energy and emissions tracking and benchmarking gives you real-time visibility into building performance. Identify drift early and course-correct. 
Reporting & Disclosure
We organize and validate your emissions data, delivering clear, audit-ready reports aligned with disclosure requirements, so you’re fully prepared for timely and accurate filing.

Compliance Roadmap

Assess Your Building
 We conduct an energy audit to baseline your current emissions, identify inefficiencies and determine where your building stands. Based on those findings, we recommend solutions to meet your targets. 
Implement Upgrades
We design and execute a step-by-step retrofit plan based on audit findings – from HVAC modernization to controls integration. We also provide funding and financing guidance and support for minimizing up-front costs and improving ROI outcomes.  
Track Performance
Real-time monitoring confirms that upgrades deliver projected savings and keep your emissions within limits. 
Report & Certify 
We compile your emissions and performance data into clear, audit-ready reports. Confidently disclose results and demonstrate compliance.  

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is BERDO?  
The Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) is Boston's law requiring large buildings to report energy use and meet progressively stricter carbon emissions limits. Non-compliant buildings face significant financial penalties. 

Which buildings must comply with BERDO?  
BERDO applies to large commercial and residential buildings in Boston that exceed specific size thresholds. If your property meets these criteria, you must report emissions and meet carbon reduction targets on the city's timeline. You can learn more about these criteria with our helpful guide for BERDO.

How does Johnson Controls help with BERDO?
We provide energy audits, compliance strategy, retrofit planning, building automation upgrades, emissions monitoring and disclosure reporting—everything you need to meet BERDO carbon limits cost-effectively. 

What are the BERDO compliance deadlines?  
BERDO sets progressively tighter emissions limits on a defined schedule. Timelines vary by building type and size, so early assessment is critical to avoid penalties and stay ahead of each compliance milestone. 

How can I afford these upgrades to be compliant? 
Funding options like C‑PACE financing, federal tax incentives (such as ITC and Section 179D), and local efficiency programs can help reduce upfront costs. We help identify what applies to your building and incorporate it into a cost-effective compliance plan. For a summary of those options, you can download our helpful guide here.

How do I get started with BERDO compliance?  
Contact us for an initial energy assessment. We will evaluate your building's current emissions, identify the most impactful upgrades and deliver a step-by-step plan aligned with your budget and BERDO deadlines. 
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