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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.
Benchmarking Your Building
The District of Columbia has been using benchmarking data for nearly a decade to help understand and quantify how both…
DC Building Energy Performance Standards
An overview of the District of Columbia's Building Energy Performance Standards designed for commercial building owners and property managers
Building Envelope Commissioning
Get the basics on building envelope commissioning in DC.
DC Building Code Updates for Architects
An architect's guide to DC energy performance building codes
DC Code Updates for Engineers
An engineer's guide to DC energy performance building codes
DC Building Code Updates for Owners
Learn about DC code changes/updates and their effects on potential owner responsibilities and decisionmaking.
Operations and Maintenance Guide
Read this comprehensive guide, produced by AOBA Educational Foundation, for strategies for increasing energy efficiency in your Washington, DC building.
Step 9. Verify Performance
Validate that your building's energy efficiency or other variable has improved using a third party review.
Step 7. Write the Right Contract
Get guidance on writing a strong contract for energy efficiency and high-performance building work.
Step 6. Select the Right Vendor
Learn how to the best value for your building project investment by choosing the right vendor.
