Every building is different and there are many approaches that can successfully increase energy efficiency and improve overall building performance. The resources in this section allow all commercial real estate practitioners to find tools they need to advance their work.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part II: Meeting BEPS Thresholds Year-over-Year
Created in partnership with Where buildings stand with respect to the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) is based on…
DC Benchmarking Trends Part I: How are Buildings Faring with Respect to BEPS?
Created in partnership with Navigate by section: Introduction How many office buildings meet the BEPS threshold today? How many multifamily…
What’s Happening with Meeting the BEPS Threshold Year-over-Year?
The annual DC benchmarking data for 2023 was third-party verified, improving the accuracy of the data. All of DC’s historically-disclosed…
2023 DC Energy Benchmarking Trends: How are Buildings Faring with Respect to BEPS?
The DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) compliance cycle ends on December 31, 2026, with building performance improvements needed by
2024 Needs Assessment Summary
The Building Innovation Hub is dedicated to transforming the DC region’s buildings and economy to better support our residents and…
2024 DC BEPS Legislative Changes You Need to Know
On December 17, 2024, the DC Council voted unanimously on legislation that would make a series of technical amendments to…
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…
Event Takeaways: Decarbonizing DC
On October 16, 2024, the Building Innovation Hub, a program of IMT, in partnership with the architecture firm HOK hosted…
Energy Use Submetering FAQ
How to utilize submetering for building energy management, comply with DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and avoid unnecessary fines.
How Financing Opportunities Spurred Energy Efficiency for an Affordable Multifamily Rehab
With aging multifamily properties, renovations that prioritize resident comfort and energy efficiency without breaking the bank are critical. We interviewed
Condominium and Cooperative BEPS Toolkit
A toolkit for condominium (condo) and cooperative (co-op) owners, managers, and boards/associations in DC to navigate building performance requirements.
Existing Building Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning Scope of Work
This resource provides a foundation to define retro-commissioning activities and roles and responsibilities at the property. It should be adapted