BEWS Energy and Water Scoring Exemption Request

Please complete the following form by selecting the applicable exemption below and submitting the required documentation to BuildingScoring@fcgov.com. Separate exemption request is required for each building covered by the Building Energy and Water Scoring requirements.

Staff will review exemptions for the following program year that are submitted by September 1 and respond to inquiries no later than 90 days after reviewing.

For more information visit: fcgov.com/bews/admin-rules

Questions can be submitted to our helpdesk at BuildingScoring@fcgov.com or 970-416-2733

Owners requesting exemptions must fill out and submit the Exemption Request annually with all required supporting documentation for that exemption. The City may request additional documentation during the review beyond what is outlined by the program website.

1. Name: *This question is required.

2. Organization: *This question is required.

3. Email: *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

4. Covered Building Address: *This question is required.

5. I am requesting an exemption from Benchmarking and Reporting requirements outlined by the Building Energy and Water Scoring Ordinance Sec. 12-203. *This question is required.Please select all that apply.

Occupancy - A building had an average physical occupancy of less than 60% and/or was not occupied all 12 months of a calendar year.
Demolition Permit - The building is planning a major renovation or change of use type, and a permit has been issued or is under review by the City of Fort Collins Building Department.
Industrial or Agricultural Use Type - A building is used primarily for industrial or agricultural purposes if the building is used for the growing or assembling of goods, and a significant portion of energy consumed in the building is consumed in support of those processes, i.e., is "process load."
Financial Distress - The building is the subject of a qualified tax lien sale or public auction due to property tax arrearages; or the building is controlled by a court appointed receiver; or the building has been acquired by a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Public Disclosure - The building owner meets the requirements of a CORA exemption, which are trade secrets, privileged information, and confidential data. Concern that potential tenants might shy away from leasing or buying buildings with poor energy performance will NOT qualify for this exemption.
Other - There may be opportunities for an exemption which is not listed as a separate item on the Exemption Request. This section is for any item not covered but may be considered by City staff.

6. Please provide supporting documentation. Examples include, but are not limited to:

CAD drawings;
Architectural drawings;
Real Estate documents;
Photo documentation;
Business License;
Permit documents;
Bank documents. *This question is required.

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7. Please provide a short narrative describing your request for exemption: *This question is required.

8. I affirm I am the owner or the owner’s representative of the building covered by the Building Energy and Water Scoring Ordinance as defined by Sec. 12-202 of the Fort Collins Municipal Code and/or the owner(s) representative. I affirm that I have not falsified, concealed, or covered up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact related to the request for exemption from the Building Energy and Water Scoring program (Ordinance 2018-144) *This question is required.

I affirm.