The District’s commercial real estate leaders have already invested in high-performance buildings and business practices. Our case studies dive into the details of how their projects came to be and how the teams involved overcame real-world challenges. Our leaderboards provide a snapshot of which companies are leading the way based on their building’s publicly available performance data.
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Case studies
A DC Cooperative’s Journey to Decarbonization
Understand key considerations for a multifamily building to meet their BEPS targets, lower energy use, and upgrade resident’s homes.
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A Building Owner’s Solar Success Story
In this case study, we will explore the decision-making process, coordination with stakeholders, benefits of adding solar, and challenges encountered.…
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Taking an Energy Model to the Bank
Michael Giulioni from Neighborhood Development Company shows how an energy model can also secure increased private lending to create a
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A Better Building That Pays for Itself
James Hampton's team found that attention to operations details can generate big savings and major efficiencies.
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Smarter, Healthier, and Future-Proofed Building Technology
The Tower Companies are using building automation to make their building healthier and more efficient while also improving internal operations.
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Retrofitting Affordable Housing for Zero Utility Costs
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Commons is the first multifamily Passive House-certified retrofit project in the country.
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