Past Events

What does the new DC BEPS Guidebook v1.2 mean for me?

DOEE recently released an updated resource to provide additional clarity and flexibility for building owners as the District approaches the end of the first BEPS Compliance Cycle: version 1.2 of the DC BEPS Guidebook.

Join the Building Innovation Hub on Tuesday  September 15th, 2026  at 1:00pm Eastern Time for an informational session to learn about these changes, why they matter, and what they mean for building owners working toward BEPS compliance.

Fairmont’s 15th Annual Sustainability Fair

Explore Local Sustainability Initiatives at Fairmont’s Annual Sustainability Fair

Fairmont is holding its 15th Annual Sustainability Fair on Friday, September 11th from  11:30am to 1:30pm.  This annual event will showcase the environmental initiatives of 30 DC-based organization.

2026 Roundtable : Reducing Energy Costs with Smart Building Controls

Join the DCSEU and the Building Innovation Hub on September 10, 2026  at 11:00AM for an interactive roundtable exploring how smart building controls can reduce energy costs while supporting occupant comfort and safety.

 

Building Solutions Without Capital Funds

Join The Efficiency Network (TEN) and the Maryland Clean Energy Center for a practical discussion on innovative funding strategies that can help organizations address deferred maintenance, advance energy and infrastructure improvements, and meet Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) – without relying on traditional capital funds.

Learn how Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS) and Energy as a Service (EaaS) can provide cost-effective approaches to infrastructure modernization while preserving capital for your organization’s highest priorities.

Getting to the Finish Line: Preparing for DC BEPS Cycle 1 Compliance

As the December 31, 2026, Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Cycle 1 compliance deadline approaches, now is the time to make sure your building is on track.

2026 Hotel & Hospitality Roundtable

Join the DCSEU and the Building Innovation Hub for a virtual roundtable designed for owners and operators of hotels and hospitality facilities in the District. As the first compliance cycle of the District’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) comes to a close, this session will help ensure you are prepared. We’ll cover BEPS compliance requirements, available support resources, DCSEU incentives for the hospitality sector, and lessons learned from industry peers.

ReTune DC: Info Session

Join Emerald Cities Collaborative to learn about ReTune DC, a free, five-month training series facilitated by Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) DMV Region for entry- to mid-level professionals and small business owners in Washington, DC—prioritizing those in Wards 5, 7, and 8—to build knowledge, hands-on experience, and connections to career and project
opportunities in building retuning.

Flooring Sustainability Summit

The Flooring Sustainability Summit convenes the flooring industry’s leading voices to drive collaboration, progress, and practical solutions for a more sustainable built environment.

Train Green Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program (Train Green SEICBP)

Train Green is designed for DC Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), CBE-eligible firms, their staff, and DC residents, providing no-cost access to training in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy. Get your business and staff ready for new opportunities in the green energy sector.Register for Upcoming Training Sessions.

Maryland BEPS and Incentives: Better Buildings that Pay You Back

Join Baumann Consulting, the Building Innovation Hub, and EmPOWER Maryland for a webinar exploring how Maryland building owners and managers can leverage utility incentives to support Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) compliance while reducing project costs and improving building performance.

Mechanical Insulation: Covering What Matters

Join the Maryland Clean Buildings Hub for a webinar with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (Insulators International) where we’ll discuss efficiency benefits of mechanical insulation investments and funding and technical assistance resources. There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A.

Impact Symposium | DC

Join leaders from across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for a dynamic symposium exploring the future of community and green building development. This event convenes state and local government officials, planners, developers, sustainability practitioners, and business-sector innovators to examine how the region can accelerate progress toward more resilient, low carbon, and equitable communities.