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Past events

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.

District of Columbia Energy Action Summit

The District of Columbia Energy Action Summit, hosted by the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, is a two-day event dedicated to addressing rising energy costs, advancing conservation strategies, and expanding access to consumer assistance programs.

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit

The U.S. Department of Energy’s next Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit will be from May 11-13, 2026, in Arlington, VA. This annual event provides the opportunity for partners and key stakeholders to explore emerging technologies and share innovative strategies in energy efficiency, water and waste reduction, and more. Registration will open in January 2026.

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Maryland Clean Buildings Hub First Movers Webinar Series: The Tower Companies

The Clean Buildings First Movers Series is a peer learning opportunity to showcase and uplift Maryland buildings pursuing decarbonization. Virtual sessions will feature guest speakers who will share firsthand experiences advancing building upgrades, impart lessons learned, and answer questions about their decarbonization journey.

2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit

Connect with 300+ building owners, property managers, and sustainability leaders serving Mongomery County, Maryland at the Montgomery County Energy Summit.

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DC Climate Week 2026

DC Climate Week (DCCW) is a community-organized week of events, exhibitions, tours, screenings, and gatherings across the DMV. We bring together people at every level — from grassroots advocates to policymakers, students to investors — to explore the challenges of the climate crisis and to discover the solutions that give us hope.

DC Climate Week April 20-26, 2026
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