5 things every condo and co-op board must do before December 31. The December 31, 2026 deadline for DC’s BEPS Cycle 1 is coming faster than most boards realize. Whether your building is close to compliant or well below the target, there are specific actions you...
If you’re a condo or co-op board, here’s what you need to know. 2026 is the year DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) goes from something you heard about at a board meeting to something that actually affects your building. This is the...
Electric and gas bills in Washington DC have become the defining affordability issue of the 2026 mayoral race, and the candidates are debating them fiercely. The only problem: most of the conversation has been more about blame than about policy, and the technical...
If you follow natural gas markets, you know prices never move for just one reason. Since the US and its allies launched military operations against Iran in early 2026, energy analysts, traders, and building owners have all been asking the same question: is this going...
What to Know Before You Design If you’re building in Arlington right now, especially affordable housing, these requirements will shape your project. Arlington’s updated sustainability standards affect: Your roof Your gutter and irrigation systems Your stormwater...
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...
