Following in the footsteps of Washington, D.C. and many other Jurisdictions, Montgomery County and the State of Maryland are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) aimed at reducing energy use and carbon emissions in buildings. Here, we will examine...
Maryland Heatwave Highlights Urgent Need for Efficient Cooling in Multifamily Buildings Maryland has been experiencing an intense heatwave throughout the summer season, with temperatures consistently soaring above seasonal averages. This extreme heat has highlighted...
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)...
As Washington, DC strives toward its ambitious clean energy goals, Mayor Bowser’s recent budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 proposes policy changes that could do serious damage to the local solar landscape by causing DC’s Solar Renewable Energy Credits...
PEPCO typically files its rate proposals in early March prior to the summer rate change on June 1st. However, navigating through these byzantine tariffs can be challenging. This post details PEPCO’s anticipated electric rates for Washington DC customers from the 2024...
