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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.

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DC Building Performance Regulations: No Delays

DC Council approved the Mayor’s 2026 budget. The Hub shares an update on the future of Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and Net Zero Energy (NZE) code.

2025 Green Lease Leaders Winners and Trends

Join the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) for a dynamic webinar where we’ll celebrate this year’s Green Lease Leaders and explore the latest industry trends in sustainable leasing.

Where’s the Money for BEPS Compliance? Financing Retrofits in DC

How can you get good ROI on your investment in a building upgrade in DC? What creative financing options are available to comply with BEPS requirements in Washington, DC? Join Energy Shrink, LLC for this ‘free’ webinar to find out. Get your questions answered by Q&A Panelists from the DC Green Bank, Institute for Market Transformation, GreenGen, and DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). Missed the first session? Fear not! Join us for this second/final round.

Green Table Talk: Foundation & Fundamentals

Session 1: Foundations & Fundamentals
What is BEPS? Who does it impact? Why should you care? We’re laying it all out—no jargon, just straight-up facts to help you understand what’s coming and how to stay ahead.

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Green Table Talks: Series Overview

Let’s get into it—Green Table Talks is where community meets climate action. Hosted by the Building Innovation Hub, this three-part series is all about cutting through the noise and breaking down what BEPS (that’s Building Energy Performance Standards) really means for your building, your budget, and your block.

Whether you’re a property owner, tenant, manager, or just trying to figure out how all this energy stuff affects your space—we got you.

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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 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)

2023 Benchmarking Trends Part 2 Year-over-year analysis

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)

2023 DC Benchmarking Trends: Current Snapshot

Building Vibrance: Improving Quality of Life through the Built Environment in Virginia

By improving health, well-being, and equity for building occupants and their communities, making spaces not just environmentally friendly but also…

Portfolio Manager Training Series

Join this three-part series hosted by EPA ENERGY STAR for an in-depth dive in how to use Portfolio Manager to benchmark your building and improve building performance. Registration for each webinar in this series is separate.

April 1 – Portfolio Manager 101

April 9 – Portfolio Manager 201

April 17 – Portfolio Manager 301

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