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Funding & Financing
Search our database and identify the financial resources you need for your project in DC.
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.
DC BEPS Explainer: Guidebook v1.2 updates
A summary of changes made to the updated Guidebook and what they mean for your building
Getting Across the BEPS Finish Line
The clock is ticking on BEPS. The District's first Building Energy Performance Standards compliance cycle ends December 31, 2026, and buildings that haven't met their target yet still have time to act. Whether you're checking your data, switching pathways, or preparing for third-party verification, here's what you need to do before the deadline and what relief options exist if you're not quite there yet.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 3: Standard Target Pathway Review
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub review the status of buildings on the Standard Target Pathway.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 2: Performance Pathway Review
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub review the status of buildings on the Performance Pathway.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 1: Building Performance Over Time: A Review of ENERGY STAR Medians
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub break down the latest DC benchmarking data and what it might mean for future BEPS cycles
Latest DC Benchmarking Trends
AOBA and the Hub uncover trends that are shaping DC’s building energy performance and look ahead at potential BEPS relief options.
Director’s Testimony on DC’s FY27 budget
On May 1, 2026 Mary Thomas shared insights and feedback the Hub has recieved from industry stakeholders regarding the proposed cuts to sustainability programs under DC's FY27 budget during the Committee on Transportation and the Environment's Budget Oversight Hearing on DOEE and DCSEU.
Event Takeaways: Financing Under Pressure
A DC Climate Week networking event bringing together real estate leaders to support a sustainable built environment and a clean energy economy.
The Hub Vision for 2026
Director Mary Thomas lays out five top priorities for the Building Innovation Hub in 2026
Event Takeaways: Get Ready for Third-party Benchmarking Data Verification in Maryland
Maryland building owners covered by BEPS must submit third-party verified benchmarking data beginning in 2026. Our recent webinar with the Maryland Clean Buildings Hub breaks down what’s required, why it matters, and how to prepare, with brand-new resources included.
