Advanced Building Market Analysis

The State of Colorado, Colorado Energy Office (CEO), is seeking a qualified respondent to support Colorado in reaching its building-related GHG reduction targets through market research, analysis of building ownership and use cases, and the development of an inventory of existing programs, financing solutions, and other resources. The project includes tasks such as project communication and administration, analysis of building ownership and use cases, inventory of existing programs and resources, market research and interviews, recommendations for modification and improvement of existing programs, and development of a final report. The CEO is open to respondent proposals that offer alternative approaches to completing the tasks. Key aspects of the project include: • Conducting market research to better understand the landscape of existing programs in Colorado and leading programs in other states • Developing an inventory of existing programs, financing solutions, and other resources that can help building owners meet Colorado's 2030 BPS requirement • Identifying areas where existing programs can be modified, expanded, or improved to help building owners meet Colorado's 2030 Building Performance Standard requirements • Developing recommendations for new programs, financing solutions, and other resources that can be developed in the short to medium term • Providing a final report that includes narrative sections from each task, an executive summary, introduction and project background, effective transitions between each narrative section, conclusion, and areas for future study