The District of Columbia enforces some of the nation’s most stringent benchmarking rules. Starting in 2026, these requirements will extend to nearly every building with a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more. Please note this was originally planned to start...
If you own or manage a building in Washington, D.C., you may have come across various notices from the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). These notices serve as official communication regarding Benchmarking and Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)...
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...
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)...
