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Funding & Financing
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There are numerous incentives to fund and finance your energy efficiency projects. This database provides an overview of the major programs so you can make your project a reality.
Mary Thomas Named Director of the Building Innovation Hub
Mary Thomas Named Director of the Building Innovation Hub
Why Now Is the Best Time for Building Efficiency
While future budgets are uncertain, acting now will reduce uncertainty, and deliver long-term benefits. There is still time to limit risk, and position your organization for future success.
2024 DC BEPS Legislative Changes You Need to Know
On December 17, 2024, the DC Council voted unanimously on legislation that would make a series of technical amendments to the District’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).
Retro-Commissioning Our Way to BEPS Compliance
This retro-commissioning scope-of-work companion blog is for any building looking to improve its operations or comply with building performance standards in other jurisdictions.
Event Takeaways: Emerald Cities Collaborative Contractor Incubator
Learn about the first Emerald Cities Collaborative DC Contractor Incubator Cohort Program, designed to provide support to MWDBE looking to break into the clean energy space and expand their skills in the high-performance buildings sector!
Understanding 45L and How to Earn the New Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit
**July 2025 update: 45L will end for homes acquired after June 30, 2026 (this applies to single-family, multifamily, and manufactured…
Leveraging HVAC Solutions for Building Performance Improvements
Learn about Parity's role in contributing to better buildings in the region.
Event Takeaways: Seeing Green: Financing Better Buildings
Local building industry professionals and financial experts convened to discuss, share, and learn about funding and financing high-performance buildings.
New Member Baumann Consulting Brings an International Perspective to Local Decarbonization
The Building Innovation Hub chatted with Oliver Baumann, President & CEO, and Scott Emery, SVP, Director of Existing Building Decarbonization…
Energy Monitoring and Code Q&A
This Q&A explains code-based metering requirements for new buildings in the District and best practices around how to apply metering to existing buildings and using data.
