Background The blog post we published back in March entitled “How Ditching Natural Gas Service” generated quite a bit of buzz and we received a good deal of feedback, both supportive and critical. While we stand by the calculations as a way to better understand the...
The 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) transformed solar projects in DC, reducing costs and speeding up the shift to renewable energy. Additionally, this tax credit has shortened payback periods for condos owning solar systems and increased the prevalence and ability of...
CAI: Community Association Institute BEPS: Building Energy Performance Standards Condominium and Coop homeowners, representing nearly one-third of DC property owners, have been largely excluded from the development of the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)...
Washington D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) set a threshold for building energy efficiency, measured by the Energy Star Score. Surprisingly, using natural gas on-site can boost this score more than using an equivalent amount of electrical...
One of the most potent drivers of the current solar boom in the DMV are Solar Renewable Energy Credits, or SRECs. Currently, only 8 states nationwide have SREC marketplaces, and our local markets are among the most robust. For those unfamiliar with SRECs, please...
