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 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…
Mary Thomas Named Director of the Building Innovation Hub
Contact Alexandra Laney, Institute for Market Transformation, 505-391-5602; alexandra.laney@imt.org Press release Today, September 29, 2025, the Institute for Market Transformation…
Reflections On the Green Table Talks Series
Yolanda Bonner Associate Director of Building Performance Building Innovation Hub Over the past several months, we hosted the Green…
Why Now Is the Best Time for Building Efficiency
Mary Thomas Associate Director, Building Innovation Hub Amidst change, there is always opportunity, and right now is the best…
