Past Events

Webinar: Applying for Maryland’s FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program

Tips, Best Practices and Questions Answered about MEA’s FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program

Prince George’s County 12th Annual Green Festival

The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment, in partnership with the City of Hyattsville, invites you to the 12th Annual Green Festival (formerly the Green Summit). Celebrate sustainability with exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and fun activities for the whole family!

FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program Kick-Off Webinar

The purpose of the FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program is to facilitate building decarbonization, accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions, lower energy costs, and support robust clean energy and economic development. Eligible buildings may apply to receive funding for qualifying energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy development and storage projects.

 

Building Connections: Resources for BEPS Planning & Building Upgrades

Are you a Maryland building owner or operator who is the primary decision-maker for building energy management and upgrades? Join the Hub for the Building Connections event on September 24 that will bring together building owners and managers, regulators, program implementers, and other stakeholders for an afternoon of programming on resources that can be leveraged to meet the State Building Energy Performance Standards or other building decarbonization goals.

 

Fairfax State of the Market

Fairfax is entering one of the most dynamic phases of its commercial real estate history. Anchored by two of the region’s most transformative submarkets, Tysons and Reston, the county is navigating a new era of transit-oriented development, mixed-use density, and evolving investor strategy along the Silver Line corridor. At the same time, shifting capital markets are forcing developers and lenders to find creative paths to make deals pencil across every asset class. Join Bisnow as we convene Fairfax’s top developers, investors, lenders, and public leaders to explore where the market stands today, which opportunities are most compelling, and how the county’s next chapter is being written.

 

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.