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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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A worship facility retrofit that prioritizes the congregation

When the congregation’s roof showed signs of needing repair, Walker Memorial Baptist Church started a process that turned into a

Worship Facility BEPS Toolkit

The Worship Facility BEPS Toolkit is a step-by-step guide to help faith-based buildings in Washington, DC meet energy performance standards

Maryland Benchmarking Office Hours

Starting June 26, join the Building Innovation Hub every Thursday at 2 p.m. for free virtual office hours. Get expert guidance on how to meet Maryland’s new energy benchmarking requirement for buildings over 35,000 sq. ft., due by September 1, 2025. Designed for multifamily property owners, condo boards, and managers.

DC Building Performance Regulations: Proposed Delays and Changes

The Mayor’s 2026 budget has been released. The Hub answers your questions about the future of Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and Net Zero Energy (NZE) code.

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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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…

Market Series: Direct Pay/Elective Pay

Learn how to get the Solar Tax Credit if you don’t pay taxes.

Building-Related Embodied Carbon Factsheet

We know that the energy required to operate our buildings is a major driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in…

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