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.
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
Retro-Commissioning Our Way to BEPS Compliance
DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) are here. Building owners, operators, and their service providers are working together to identify…
A DC Cooperative’s Journey to Decarbonization
Understand key considerations for a multifamily building to meet their BEPS targets, lower energy use, and upgrade resident’s homes.
Event Takeaways: Emerald Cities Collaborative Contractor Incubator
In the spring, the Building Innovation Hub team attended the first ever Emerald Cities Collaborative DC Contractor Incubator Cohort Program…
Understanding 45L and How to Earn the New Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit
This updated tax credit incentivizes contractors to build homes that consume less energy, resulting in lower energy bills for homeowners…
