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 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 Transformation Forum: Hospitality and USGBC DC, Maryland and Virginia Local Market Leadership Awards
Awards Hospitality is one of the strongest sectors in the DC region. In 2023, tourism soared beyond pre-pandemic levels,…
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…
USGBC DC, Maryland and Virginia Building Transformation Forum: Green Building for All
USGBC DC, Maryland and Virginia presents Building Transformation Forum: Green Building for All. This forum aims to explore the critical…
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.
BEPS Update for Condos and Cooperatives
Join the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and the Building Innovation Hub on October 24th 2:00pm – 3:00pm to learn more…
A Conversation: Carbon Reduction in New and Existing Labs
Time and Date Wednesday, October 16 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET Description Join I2SL National Capital for their…
The Future of Multifamily: Positioning Condos and Co-ops for Success in DC and NYC
Compliance with building performance standards (BPS) in DC and New York City are already underway, and co-ops and condos face…
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.
Policy & Planning Roundtable Sessions
Policy & Planning Roundtable Sessions will gather policy makers, key stakeholders and industry leaders in facilitated discussions to identify barriers…
