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...
In the District of Columbia, three essential programs are making a significant impact on energy efficiency and sustainability: Income Qualified Efficiency Fund (IQEF); Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator (AHRA); And Commercial Direct Install (CDI). IQEF and...
April 1st, 2023 marks the first deadline for the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). Properties over 50,000 square feet with an Energy Star Score below the DC median score, and multifamily buildings with a score of 66, must report their selected...
OK, let’s admit it, we’ve become a bit unaccustomed to good news emanating from Washington, DC. But, this week we have a reason to be excited: the Inflation Reduction Act is set to dramatically incentivize investment in new solar PV systems. The Inflation Reduction...
For many condos and co-ops, complying with DC’s new Building Energy and Performance Standards (BEPS) may feel like a hardship. We are very excited to share a project that we are currently working on where the community is using BEPS as an opportunity to significantly...
The fines for failing to comply with the District of Columbia’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) can be steep. Thankfully, as of 2021, they currently only apply to buildings over 50,000 total square feet and DC’s Office of Energy and Environment accepts...
