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BEPS
Getting Across the BEPS Finish Line
The clock is ticking on BEPS. The District's first Building Energy Performance Standards compliance cycle ends December 31, 2026, and buildings that haven't met their target yet still have time to act. Whether you're checking your data, switching pathways, or preparing for third-party verification, here's what you need to do before the deadline and what relief options exist if you're not quite there yet.
No DC BEPS Cycle 1 delays in FY27 Budget
What was included in the FY27 Budget Support Act passed by DC Council on July 7, 2026.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 3: Standard Target Pathway Review
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub review the status of buildings on the Standard Target Pathway.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 2: Performance Pathway Review
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub review the status of buildings on the Performance Pathway.
DC Benchmarking Trends Part 1: Building Performance Over Time: A Review of ENERGY STAR Medians
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub break down the latest DC benchmarking data and what it might mean for future BEPS cycles
Latest DC Benchmarking Trends
AOBA and the Hub uncover trends that are shaping DC’s building energy performance and look ahead at potential BEPS relief options.
Director’s Testimony on DC’s FY27 budget
On May 1, 2026 Mary Thomas shared insights and feedback the Hub has recieved from industry stakeholders regarding the proposed cuts to sustainability programs under DC's FY27 budget during the Committee on Transportation and the Environment's Budget Oversight Hearing on DOEE and DCSEU.
DC Building Performance Regulations: No Delays
DC Council approved the Mayor’s 2026 budget. The Hub shares an update on the future of Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and Net Zero Energy (NZE) code.
Welcome to The Green Table Talk
An unofficial series of conversations about BEPS compliance, efficient buildings, DC sustainability, green jobs, and more!
DC BEPS Explainer: What is Site EUI Adjusted to Current Year?
AOBA and the Building Innovation Hub explain a key performance evaluation metric used for the DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and how to check your status.
