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.
Maryland BEPS and Incentives
Maryland building owners and managers can leverage utility incentives to support compliance with Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) while reducing
No DC BEPS Cycle 1 delays in FY27 Budget
July Update: The DC Council passed the FY27 BSA on July 7, 2026 with BEPS dates as noted below. The…
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 3: Standard Target Pathway Review
Quick Links Introduction Overall progress Partial Progress Multifamily Offices Conclusion Created in partnership with Introduction About half of buildings needing…
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 2: Performance Pathway Review
Quick Links Introduction Offices Multifamily Hotels Conclusion Benchmarking Overview Created in partnership with Introduction One of the most commonly chosen…
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 1: Building Performance Over Time: A Review of ENERGY STAR Medians
Quick Links Introduction Over 25K sq. ft. Over 50K sq. ft. and between 25K-50K sq. ft. Conclusion Benchmarking Overview Created…
Latest DC Benchmarking Trends
Quick links Overview Analysis Series Upcoming DC BEPS Relief Options Data Analysis Appendix Created in partnership with Overview Benchmarking helps building…
Director’s Testimony on DC’s FY27 budget
DC Mayor Bowser’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026 proposes deep cuts to funding that affect programs that…
Event Takeaways: Financing Under Pressure
As part of the 2026 DC Climate Week, the Building Innovation Hub and the Montgomery County Green Bank co-hosted a…
The Hub Vision for 2026
Mary Thomas Director, Building Innovation Hub I am thrilled to be starting my first new year as the Building Innovation…
Maryland BEPS Third-Party Verification requirements and RFP explainer
Jump to Section Overview FAQs Timeline RFP and Scope of Work Verification Tips This resource was developed in partnership with…
Event Takeaways: Get Ready for Third-party Benchmarking Data Verification in Maryland
Mary Thomas Associate Director, Building Innovation Hub Owners of buildings covered by the Maryland State Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)…
Third-Party Verification Tips
Jump to Section Documentation Preparation Optional Tasks Dos and Don’ts MD Verification Guide DC Verification Guide Documentation Preparation How owners…
