Buildings in Washington, DC between 10,000 and 25,000 square feet are now required to benchmark and report energy and water use on an annual basis to the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). This expansion of the District’s Building Energy Benchmarking...
Energy benchmarking has become more than a regulatory checkbox. In today’s real estate market, where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments, financing requirements, and investor expectations continue to evolve, benchmarking reporting and BEPS...
It’s been a wild summer for DC’s budget process. In May, the Mayor floated a plan to pause the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and push off the Net‑Zero Energy code. That proposal made plenty of headlines and led some building owners to wonder whether...
If you’re considering a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or Roof Lease to go solar — especially to comply with BEPS requirements in DC, Montgomery County, or Maryland — there’s a narrowing window to take advantage of the full federal solar tax credit. Here’s what you...
If you’re a Pepco customer, you may have noticed your electricity bill creeping higher and higher since the Pandemic—and that trend is far from over. According to Pepco’s recently published supply rate schedules, prices across most residential and commercial...
Big policy shifts are on the horizon — and if your community association is considering solar, managing energy compliance, or using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking, now is the time to pay attention. Congress and DC Council are reviewing proposals that...
