Case Study: City of Denver advances building decarbonization with Touchstone IQ

City of Denver - Customer Case Study

The City of Denver faced the challenge of implementing and managing its ambitious Energize Denver building decarbonization program, which evolved from a simple benchmarking ordinance into a complex, multi-track performance standard for thousands of buildings. To turn this policy into a practical, navigable program for building owners and administrators, the city partnered with vendor Touchstone IQ and utilized its specialized software platform.

Touchstone IQ provided the digital infrastructure and operational support necessary for the program's success. Their Touchstone IQ for Governments platform streamlined compliance tracking and communications, while tools like the BPS Calculator and Building Owner Hub made the policy actionable for users. This solution, combined with advanced help desk and technical assistance, helped Denver achieve over 90% annual compliance rates, drive an estimated 500,000 tons of greenhouse gas reductions, and generate nearly $6 million in energy savings for participants.

City of Denver