The Building Innovation Hub provides expert insight into the latest trends in DC-area commercial real estate, focusing on emerging and growing concepts relevant to green buildings, building automation, high-performance design, smart building technology, and more.
For press inquiries and speaking invitations, contact Alexandra Laney.
DC Building Performance Regulations: Proposed Delays and Changes
The Mayor’s 2026 budget has been released. The Hub answers your questions about the future of Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and Net Zero Energy (NZE) code.
Welcome to The Green Table Talk
An unofficial series of conversations about BEPS compliance, efficient buildings, DC sustainability, green jobs, and more!
DC BEPS Explainer: What is Site EUI Adjusted to Current Year?
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub explain a key performance evaluation metric used for the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and how to check your status.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part I: How are Buildings Faring with Respect to BEPS?
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub break down the latest benchmarking data as it relates to the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
DC Benchmarking Trends Part II: Meeting BEPS Thresholds Year-over-Year
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub break down the latest benchmarking data as it relates to the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
2024 Needs Assessment Summary
Takeaways from a year of listening.
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).
Event Takeaways: Decarbonizing DC
A networking event with discussions on finance, transportation, and complexity in management and infrastructural transformation.
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
This updated tax credit incentivizes contractors to build homes that consume less energy, resulting in lower energy bills for homeowners…
Leveraging HVAC Solutions for Building Performance Improvements
Learn about Parity's role in contributing to better buildings in the region.
