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.
Deep Energy Retrofit at Victory Square Senior Apartments
Deep Energy Retrofit at Victory Square: reducing energy use by 28% through the Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator
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.
Maryland BEPS and Incentives
Maryland building owners and managers can leverage utility incentives to support compliance with Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) while reducing
No DC BEPS Cycle 1 delays in FY27 Budget
What was included in the FY27 Budget Support Act passed by DC Council on July 7, 2026.
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.
Small Building Retuning Pilot
Quick links About the Program Program Details Program Implementation Why Participate Benchmarking and BEPS Eligibility How to participate Related Workforce…
