DC’s BEPS Update: Performance Requirements and Revised Penalty Structure
2 min read The DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) is continuing its work on the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and as it is getting closer to finalization, it is time for another update. After posting the 2021 Building Energy Performance Standards on January 1, 2021, in the DC Register and incorporating public comments, the 2021…
What You Need to Know About Montgomery County’s Proposed BEPS Legislation
5 min read On May 4, 2021, Montgomery County introduced the Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) legislation (Bill-16-21), with its’ first public hearing set for July 20, 2021. The proposed legislation is driven by the County’s goal to reduce 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2027 and 100% by 2035. If adopted, the bill will require existing buildings…
