DC Building Envelope Commissioning
Get the basics on building envelope commissioning in DC.
Build-outs and New Construction
Check out the collection of resources on build-outs and new construction below.
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DC Building Energy Performance Standard Meets Code
Learn how DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards for existing buildings overlaps with DC Energy Conservation Code for new buildings.
DC Building Code Updates for Building Professionals
Quick summaries of DC energy code changes to help architects, engineers, and owners
BEPS Targets for New Construction in DC
Guidance on designing buildings that will adhere tighter energy efficiency and performance standards under DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards.
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
DC Building Codes Updates
Understand energy performance-related DC building codes.
Local Governments Vote Resoundingly for Improved Efficiency in National Model Energy Code
Approved proposals will bring an estimated 10% or more efficiency improvement for both residential and commercial buildings.
Getting Up to Code: What You Need to Know Before Voting On the 2021 IECC
Five recommendations for Government Voting Representatives participating in the 2021 IECC vote.
City Energy Project: Establishing a Plan to Achieve Energy Code Compliance in Cities
This guide is designed to assist city leadership and their building departments in working together to implement an effective strategy to achieve high levels of energy code compliance for new and renovated buildings.
City Energy Project: Code Compliance in Cities: Assessing Progress and Identifying Improvements
This fact sheet highlights the benefits of performing a code compliance assessment, as well as describes the four-phases of the assessment methodology for code compliance.