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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.
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.
Greenbuild 2026 New York City
The U.S. Green Building Council will host Greenbuild 2026 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Greenbuild is a cutting-edge community for green building professionals to improve sustainability, resilience, equity, health, and wellness in the spaces we live, work, play, and learn.
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.
Maryland BEPS Third-Party Verification requirements and RFP explainer
Jump to Section Overview FAQs Timeline RFP and Scope of Work Verification Tips This resource was developed in partnership with…
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.
Third-Party Verification Tips
Jump to Section Documentation Preparation Optional Tasks Dos and Don’ts MD Verification Guide DC Verification Guide Documentation Preparation How owners…
Get Ready for Third-party Benchmarking Data Verification in Maryland
Maryland’s 2026 building energy benchmarking reports must be third-party verified, but what does that mean? Learn about these new requirements and how to get help during this webinar co-hosted by the Building Innovation Hub and MEA’s Clean Buildings Hub. We will walk through how to find FAQs and downloadable templates to simplify the process and make it easier to find success.
Advancing Local Climate Leadership Through a Community of Practice
This New York City Climate Week event will explain how local leaders can scale climate action and improve buildings through a national network of high-performance building hubs.
DC Energy Benchmarking Trends Part III: Zooming in on Low Performing Buildings and BEPS Compliance
The Building Innovation Hub breaks down the latest DC benchmarking data, revealing how low-performing buildings are progressing toward BEPS compliance ahead of the 2026 deadline.
DC Benchmarking Trends
2025 trends for DC benchmarking regulations