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...
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)...
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...
Introduction As the urgency to address climate change grows, cities across the globe are taking significant steps to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. One such city at the forefront of this movement is Washington DC and Montgomery County,...
